Harman Kardon DVD Player DVD 27 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL  
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INTRODUCTION  
Thank you for choosing the Harman Kardon®  
DVD 27. The DVD 27 is a state-of-the-art DVD player  
that combines the best of music, movies and still-  
image reproduction in one, compact, slim-line product.  
Along with playback of conventional DVD and CD-  
Audio discs, the DVD 27 lets you enjoy files recorded  
on a computer’s optical drive in the MP3 or Windows  
Media® formats, CD-R/RW discs, DVD-R/RW and  
DVD+R/RW discs and VCD programs, as well as still  
images recorded in the JPEG format.  
If you have additional questions about this product, its  
installation or its operation that are not answered in  
this manual, please contact your dealer or installer,  
as he/she is your best source of local information.  
Support is also available through our Web site located  
I Plays a wide range of formats, including DVD  
Video discs, CD Audio discs, CD-R/RW,  
DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW, MP3, Windows Media®  
Audio, JPEG still images and VCD discs  
I High-quality video reproduction with pixel-by-  
pixel processing, progressive scan output and  
3/2 pull-down reconstruction  
I Simultaneous component and composite  
video outputs  
I Dolby® Digital and DTS® data signal output  
through both optical and coaxial digital audio  
connections  
Regardless of a disc’s format, the DVD 27’s video  
and audio playback is of the highest quality, thanks to  
pixel-by-pixel video processing, true 3/2 pull-down  
reconstruction of film-based programming, and preci-  
sion video output DACs with simultaneous playback as  
a Y/Pr/Pb progressive scan component signal and  
composite and S-video. Thus, no matter what type of  
video display used, you will see images that are the  
closest thing to the original film or performance this  
side of your local theater. To further fine-tune the video  
output, a built-in test pattern may be used in conjunc-  
tion with either the controls on your display, or the  
video output adjustments on the DVD 27.  
I Audiophile-grade output DACs for the finest  
audio reproduction  
I Easy-to-use on-screen navigation system  
I Extensive programming capability  
I Parental lock controls prevent unauthorized  
viewing of restricted movies  
I Multiple options for language, soundtrack and  
subtitle selection  
I Multiple-angle capabilities with specially  
In keeping with its 50-year tradition as a leader in  
audio technology, Harman Kardon has loaded the  
DVD 27 with cutting-edge features. In addition to both  
optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby® Digital,  
DTS® or PCM recordings, the analog outputs for  
down-mixed stereo or DVD-Audio playback use  
audiophile-grade digital-to-analog converters for  
crystal-clear outputs.  
encoded DVD discs  
I Backlit, ergonomically designed remote  
control  
NOTE: This player is designed and manufactured for  
compatibility with Region Management Information  
that is encoded on most DVD discs. This player is  
designed only for playback of discs with Region  
Code 1, or for discs that do not contain Region Code  
information. If there is any other Region Code on a  
disc, that disc will not play on the DVD 27.  
The DVD 27’s exclusive graphical interface makes it  
easy to get started, simplifying setup and configuration  
adjustments. During playback, the on-screen menus  
allow a wide range of program options. Additional  
menu options provide a full range of parental control  
features to control which discs may be viewed by  
younger members of the household, as well as a  
complete status screen which provides the technical  
details on the disc being played.  
DVD players are the fastest growing consumer  
electronics products ever brought to market, so  
this may be the first DVD player you own, or a  
replacement for an early-generation machine. In  
either case, while some of the DVD 27’s features  
and options resemble those of a CD player or your  
first DVD player, there are likely to be a number of  
functions that you are unfamiliar with. To ensure that  
you are able to take advantage of all the power and  
flexibility the DVD 27 has to offer, we encourage you  
to take a few minutes to review this manual before  
installing the DVD 27. That small investment of time  
will pay major dividends in the enjoyment you will  
receive by being able to use all the capabilities of your  
new DVD player.  
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INTRODUCTION 3  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
Verify Line Voltage Before Use  
Some surface finishes may be particularly sensitive to  
make certain that you disconnect the unit from the  
AC outlet.  
Your DVD 27 has been designed for use with  
110240-volt AC current and the plug is specifically  
designed for 120-volt applications. Connection to  
a line voltage other than that for which it is intended  
can create a safety and fire hazard and may damage  
the unit.  
absorbing permanent marks from the rubber feet on  
the bottom of your component. This may be due to a  
variety of factors beyond Harman Kardon's control,  
including the nature of the finish, cleaning materials  
used, and normal heat and vibration caused by the  
use of the product, or other factors. Although every  
effort has been made to select high-quality materials  
for your component, we recommend that caution be  
exercised in choosing an installation location for the  
component and in normal maintenance practices, as  
your warranty will not cover this type of damage to  
furniture.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: To avoid damage to the DVD 27  
that may not be covered by the warranty, be certain  
that the disc is removed from the unit before it is  
moved. Once the DVD 27 is installed, a disc may be  
left in the unit when it is turned off, but the unit should  
NEVER be moved with a disc left in the disc tray.  
If you have any questions about the voltage require-  
ments for your specific model, or about the line volt-  
age in your area, contact your selling dealer before  
plugging the unit into a wall outlet.  
Important Information for the User  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to  
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-  
ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener-  
ates, uses and can radiate radio-frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communication. However, there is no guarantee that  
harmful interference will not occur in a particular instal-  
lation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-  
ence to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by  
one or more of the following measures:  
Do Not Use Extension Cords  
We do not recommend that extension cords be used  
with this product. As with all electrical devices, do not  
run power cords under rugs or carpets or place heavy  
objects on them. Damaged power cords should be  
replaced immediately by an authorized service center  
with cords meeting factory specifications.  
Cleaning  
When the unit gets dirty, wipe it with a clean, soft, dry  
cloth. If necessary, wipe it with a soft cloth dampened  
with mild soapy water, then a fresh cloth with clean  
water. Wipe immediately with a dry cloth. NEVER use  
benzene, aerosol cleaners, thinner, alcohol or any  
volatile cleaning agent. Do not use abrasive cleaners,  
as they may damage the finish of metal parts. Avoid  
spraying insecticide near the unit.  
Handle the AC Power Cord Gently  
When disconnecting the power cord from an AC out-  
let, always pull the plug; never pull the cord. If you do  
not intend to use the unit for any considerable length  
of time, disconnect the plug from the AC outlet.  
Unpacking  
The carton and shipping materials used to protect your  
new receiver during shipment were specially designed  
to cushion it from shock and vibration. We suggest  
that you save the carton and packing materials for  
use in shipping if you move, or should the unit ever  
need repair.  
Do Not Open the Cabinet  
I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
There are no user-serviceable components inside this  
product. Opening the cabinet may present a shock  
hazard, and any modification to the product will void  
your guarantee. If water or any metal object such as a  
paper clip, wire or staple accidentally falls inside the  
unit, disconnect it from the AC power source immedi-  
ately, and consult an authorized service center.  
I Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
I Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  
different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
To minimize the size of the carton in storage, you may  
wish to flatten it. This is done by carefully slitting the  
tape seams on the bottom, and collapsing the carton  
down to a more two-dimensional appearance. Other  
cardboard inserts may be stored in the same manner.  
Packing materials that cannot be collapsed should be  
saved along with the carton in a plastic bag.  
I Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,  
and (2) this device must accept interference received,  
including interference that may cause undesired  
operation.  
Installation Location  
I To ensure proper operation, and to avoid the  
potential for safety hazards, place the unit on a firm  
and level surface. When placing the unit on a shelf,  
be certain that the shelf and any mounting hard-  
ware can support the weight of the product.  
If you do not wish to save the packaging materials,  
please note that the carton and other sections of the  
shipping protection are recyclable. Please respect the  
environment and discard those materials at a local  
recycling center.  
I Make certain that proper space is provided both  
above and below the unit for ventilation. If this  
product will be installed in a cabinet or other  
enclosed area, make certain that there is sufficient  
air movement within the cabinet. The unit should  
be placed on its own shelf, not directly on top of  
another component.  
NOTE: Changes or modifications may cause this unit  
to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and  
may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Remove Front-Panel Protective Film  
CAUTION: The DVD 27 uses a laser system. To pre-  
vent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not open  
the cabinet enclosure or defeat any of the safety  
mechanisms provided for your protection. DO NOT  
STARE INTO THE LASER BEAM. To ensure proper use  
of this product, please read this Owner’s Manual care-  
fully and retain it for future use. Should the unit require  
maintenance or repair, please contact your local  
Harman Kardon service center. Refer servicing to  
qualified personnel only.  
In order to protect the lens covering the front panel of  
your new DVD 27, it is shipped from the factory cov-  
ered by a protective plastic film. Before using the unit,  
remove this film by grabbing one corner and gently  
peeling back the plastic sheet. Note that the film must  
be removed for proper operation of the remote control.  
I Do not place the unit on a carpeted surface.  
I Avoid moist or humid locations.  
I Avoid installation in extremely hot or cold locations,  
or an area that is exposed to direct sunlight or  
heating equipment.  
Moving the Unit  
Before moving the unit, be certain to disconnect any  
interconnection cords with other components, and  
I Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the top of  
the unit, or place objects directly over them.  
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FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY  
Audio CD Compatibility  
To make certain that a specific feature or soundtrack  
option is available, please check the options noted on  
the disc jacket.  
Disc Formats Supported by This Player  
• 8cm (3") or 12cm (5") discs  
• Linear PCM digital audio  
The DVD 27 can play the following types of pre-  
recorded discs:  
• Playback of DTS audio discs requires connection to  
a processor or receiver with a DTS decoder and the  
correct setting of the Digital Output in the Audio  
Submenu to “Bitstream” (see page 19).  
• Audio CDs are divided into tracks  
CD-R/RW Compatibility  
• 12cm (5") discs  
• Linear PCM, MP3 (32kbps – 320kbps) or Windows  
Media WMA (64kbps – 320kbps) digital audio  
• May contain JPEG still images (up to 5 megapixels,  
file size up to 5Mb, limit of approximately 250 files  
per disc).  
• Linear PCM discs are generally divided into tracks  
like an audio CD. MP3, WMA and JPEG discs (or  
discs that contain more than one of these formats)  
are divided into files, which may be organized into  
folders, depending on how the disc was created.  
• Playback capability for CD- or DVD-recordable discs  
may vary due to variations in the quality of the disc  
and the recorder used to create the disc.  
DVD  
3" (8cm) disc  
5" (12cm) disc  
CD  
3" (8cm) disc  
5" (12cm) disc  
• The DVD 27 is compatible with most discs recorded  
with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 8,  
as well as JPEG still images. However, note that vari-  
ations in the encoder or codec used and the bit rate  
of the encoding may affect the DVD 27’s ability to  
play back a specific disc. As a result, we cannot  
guarantee complete compatibility with all encoders  
and versions of the codecs. For best results, we rec-  
ommend that MP3 files be encoded at bit rates  
ranging between 32kbps and 320kbps. WMA files  
should be encoded at bit rates between 64kbps and  
320kbps. Although the DVD 27 is capable of play-  
ing some WMA 9 files, not all features of version 9  
are supported. JPEG files should contain no more  
than 5 megapixels, and the file size should be no  
larger than 5Mb.  
The DVD 27 will also play most recordable discs, but  
we cannot guarantee complete playback compatibility  
of CD- or DVD-recordable discs due to the wide  
variation in recorders and blank discs.  
ReWritable  
VCD Compatibility  
• 12cm (5") discs  
• Linear PCM, MP1 (MPEG-1, Layer 1), MP3  
(MPEG-1, Layer 3) digital audio  
• MPEG-1 digital video  
• May contain JPEG still images (Video CD  
Version 2.0).  
• Some discs may contain menus and chapters, while  
other discs simply contain tracks. Version 2.0 discs  
may offer interactive playback control (PBC).  
CD-RW  
CD-R  
VCD  
5" (12cm) disc 3" (8cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc  
5" (12cm) disc 5" (12cm) disc  
• The DVD 27 is compatible with most discs recorded  
with files encoded using MP3 or Windows Media 8,  
as well as JPEG still images, including Kodak®  
Picture CDs. However, variations in the encoder or  
codec used and the bit rate of the encoding may  
affect the capability of the DVD 27 to play back a  
specific disc. As a result, we cannot guarantee com-  
plete compatibility with all encoders and versions of  
the codecs.  
Packing List  
The DVD 27 will NOT play the following:  
1 Harman Kardon DVD 27 DVD player  
DVD discs with a Region Code other than 1 or 0  
DVD-ROM data discs  
DVD-RAM discs  
1 Remote control  
2 AAA batteries  
1 A/V cable for stereo analog audio  
and composite video  
• SACDdiscs  
CD-I discs  
• Although the DVD 27 is not compatible with DVD-  
Audio discs, most DVD-A discs also contain a copy  
of the program material recorded in the standard  
Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or linear PCM formats.  
The DVD will play back those portions of the disc,  
regardless of the format of the rest of the disc.  
1 S-video cable  
CD-G discs  
1 1/8" Remote input/output cable  
1 Owner’s manual  
SVCD discs  
KodakPhoto CDdiscs (Kodak Picture CD discs,  
which are available to consumers, may be viewed  
using the DVD 27).  
• Playback of CD-R or CD-RW discs created on a  
computer requires proper formatting and finalization  
of the disc for audio playback. Some computers  
and/or software programs may not be capable of  
creating compatible discs.  
• Discs intended for use in video game consoles  
NOTE: Due to differences in the formatting of certain  
discs, it is possible that some discs may include  
features that are not compatible with the DVD 27.  
Similarly, although the DVD 27 is capable of a wide  
range of features, not all discs include every capability  
of the DVD system. For example, although the DVD 27  
is compatible with multi-angle discs, that feature is only  
possible when the disc is specially encoded for multi-  
ple-angle play. In addition, the DVD 27 is capable of  
playing back both Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks,  
but the number and types of tracks available will vary  
from disc to disc.  
DVD-Video Disc Compatibility:  
• 8cm (3") or 12cm (5") discs  
• Single-sided or double-sided discs  
• Single-layer or dual-layer discs  
• Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG or Linear PCM digital  
audio tracks  
• MPEG-2 digital video  
• Discs are generally divided into one or more titles,  
which may be further subdivided into chapters.  
FEATURES & DVD COMPATIBILITY 5  
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DVD TERMINOLOGY  
Since the DVD players share some of the characteris-  
tics and technology of CD players, many of the terms  
and operational concepts used in a DVD player are  
similar to what you may be familiar with from CD  
players and changers, or older video disc formats such  
as Laser Disc. However, if this is your first DVD player,  
some of the terms used to describe the features  
of a DVD player may be unfamiliar. The following  
explanations should solve some of the mysteries of  
DVD, and help you to enjoy all the power and flexibility  
of the DVD format and the DVD 27.  
MP3 Files: MP3 is an audio compression format that  
was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group  
as an adjunct to the MPEG-1 video compression for-  
mat. A number of encoding software programs are  
available for transferring CDs and other audio pro-  
grams into the MP3 format. The main benefit of MP3  
is that it reduces the size of audio files considerably,  
depending on the amount of compression selected  
during the encoding process, enabling you to store  
many more songs on one compact disc than in the  
standard audio CD format. The DVD 27 is capable of  
playing MP3 files using its advanced graphic interface.  
See page 30 for more information on MP3 files.  
beginning. With the DVD 27, however, you have two  
options when playing most discs. Pressing the Stop  
Button  
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once will stop the playback, but it  
actually puts the unit in the Resume mode. This means  
that you can turn the machine off and, when you  
press the Play Button  
will resume playback from the point on the disc where  
the Stop Button was pressed. This is helpful  
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the next time, the disc  
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if you are watching a movie and must interrupt your  
viewing session but wish to pick up where you left off.  
Pressing the Stop Button  
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twice will stop the  
machine in a traditional manner and, when the disc is  
played again, it will start from the beginning.  
Aspect Ratio: This is a description of the width of a  
video image in relation to its height. A conventional  
video screen is four units wide for every three units of  
height, making it almost square. Newer wide-aspect-  
ratio video displays are 16 units wide for every nine  
units of height, making them more like the screen in a  
movie theater. The program material on a DVD may be  
recorded in either format and, in addition, you may  
configure the DVD 27 to play back in either format,  
depending on the features recorded on a disc.  
Multiple Angle: DVDs have the capability to show  
up to four different views of the same scene in a  
program. When a disc is encoded with multiple-angle  
In Resume mode, the Harman Kardon screen will  
appear, and the RESUMEmessage will appear in  
the Information Display B. The resume function is  
not available for WMA files. For DVDs, CDs, MP3 files,  
JPEG files, and VCDs with PBC (Playback Control)  
only, the resume function will be retained even after  
the DVD 27 has been placed in Standby mode by  
pressing the Power Off Button 2U, but not after  
the unit has been unplugged from AC power.  
information, pressing the Angle Button  
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will  
enable you to switch between these different views.  
Note that, at present, few discs take advantage of this  
capability and, when they do, the multiple-angle tech-  
nology may only be present for short periods of time  
within the disc. Producers will usually insert some sort  
of icon or graphic in the picture to alert you to the  
availability of multiple-angle scenes.  
Chapter: DVD programs are divided into chapters and  
titles. Chapters are the subsections programmed into a  
single title on a disc. Chapters may be compared to  
the individual tracks on an audio CD. Press the Disc  
Title: For a DVD, a title is defined as an entire movie  
or program. There may be as many chapters within a  
title as the producers decide to include. Most discs  
include only one title, but some may have more than  
one, to give you a “Double Feature” presentation or to  
include other special features. Press the Title Button  
Progressive Scan: Progressive scan playback takes  
the original video signal on the disc and formats it as a  
high-scan-rate output with twice the scan lines of con-  
ventional video images. Progressive scan outputs must  
be connected to “digital-ready” or high-definition video  
displays, regardless of the technology of the specific  
display (e.g., conventional direct-view television, front  
or rear projector, plasma display panel or LCD). In  
some cases, the displays may have special inputs for  
use with high-scan-rate inputs, and in others you may  
need to make adjustments to the display’s setup  
menus to make certain that the inputs used are con-  
figured for an “HD” signal. Although the progressive  
scan output uses the component video jacks, it is  
not compatible with older conventional analog video  
displays, even when they have component inputs.  
P
Menu Button  
to see a listing of the chapters on  
a disc.  
Component Video: This form of video signal  
eliminates many of the artifacts of traditional composite  
video signals by splitting the signal into a separate  
luminance channel (the “Y” signal channel) and two  
color-difference signals (the Pr and Pb signal  
channels). With a component video connection, you  
will see greater picture resolution and eliminate many  
picture imperfections such as the moiré patterns often  
seen on check-patterned cloth. However, in order to  
benefit from component video, you must have a video  
display with Y/Pr/Pb component video inputs. Do not  
connect the component video outputs of the DVD 27  
to the standard composite or S-video inputs of a TV  
or recorder.  
S
to see a listing of the titles on a disc. When a disc  
has only one title, pressing the Title Button  
S
may  
show a list of the chapters.  
WMA Files: WMA (Windows Media® Audio) is an  
audio compression format that was developed by the  
Microsoft® Corporation for use with its Windows Media  
Player. WMA files can be even smaller in size than  
MP3 files, while maintaining similar quality. The  
DVD 27 is among those DVD players capable of play-  
ing discs containing WMA files. Note that Windows  
Media Player uses other file formats; however, the  
DVD 27 is only capable of playing files that end in the  
“.wma” extension. See page 5 for more information  
on WMA file support.  
Reading: This is a message that you will see when  
you first press the Play Button  
2L. It refers to  
JPEG Files: JPEG stands for the Joint Photographic  
Experts Group, which developed a standard for com-  
pressing still images, such as photographs. JPEG files  
may be created on a personal computer by importing  
images from a digital camera, or scanning printed  
photographs. These files may be burned onto a com-  
pact disc. The DVD 27 is among the few DVD players  
that are capable of recognizing JPEG files and  
the fact that the player must first examine the contents  
of the disc to see whether it is a CD or DVD, and then  
extract the information about the type of material on  
the disc, such as languages, aspect ratios, subtitles,  
number of titles and more. The slight delay while the  
contents of the disc are read is normal.  
Resume: The operation of the Stop Button  
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enabling you to view them on your video screen.  
on the DVD 27 works differently from what you are  
used to on CD players. On a traditional CD player,  
when you press the Stop button, the unit does just  
that – it stops playback. On a CD player, when you  
press the Start button again, the disc starts from the  
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FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS  
DVD 27  
JPEG  
VCD  
MP3  
PROG RANDOM  
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WMA  
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NOTE: To make it easier to follow the instructions that refer to the controls and connectors in this illustration, a larger copy may be downloaded from the Product Support  
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Power Indicator  
Power On/Off (Standby)  
Play  
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Stop  
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Display Dimmer  
Disc Drawer  
Open/Close  
Skip/Search Reverse  
Skip/Search Forward  
Remote Sensor  
Pause  
@Information Display  
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Display Dimmer: Press this button to reduce the  
1Power Indicator: This indicator lights amber when  
the unit is connected to an AC power source, but is not  
turned on. When the unit is on, the indicator lights blue.  
6Skip/Search Reverse: Press this button once to  
return to the start of the current chapter for a DVD or  
track for a CD. Subsequent individual presses will skip  
backwards through the available chapters or tracks.  
Press and hold the button to play the disc in the fast  
reverse mode at the speed indicated in the on-screen  
display and by the Playback Mode Indicators L.  
brightness of the Information Display @by 50% or  
to turn the display off completely in the following order:  
FULL BRIGHTNESS HALF BRIGHTNESS OFF  
FULL BRIGHTNESS.  
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Power On/Off (Standby): Press the button once  
to turn the DVD 27 on. Press it again to put the unit  
in the Standby mode.  
)Disc Drawer: This drawer is used to hold the  
discs played in the unit. Be certain to seat all discs  
carefully within the recess in the drawer. Do not press  
down on the drawer when it is open, to avoid damage  
to the player. When the drawer is left open with no  
activity for 5 minutes, it will automatically close to pre-  
vent dust or dirt from entering the component, and to  
prevent accidental damage. If a disc is present, the  
DVD 27 will immediately begin playback.  
2
Play: Press to initiate playback or to resume  
7Skip/Search Forward: Press this button once  
to move to the start of the next chapter for a DVD or  
track for a CD. Subsequent presses will skip forward  
through the available chapters or tracks. Press and  
hold the button to play the disc in the Fast Play mode  
at the speed indicated in the on-screen display and by  
the Playback Mode Indicators L.  
playback after the Pause Button  
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has been  
pressed.  
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Pause: Press this button to momentarily pause  
playback. To resume playback, press the button again.  
If a DVD is playing, action will freeze and a still picture  
will be displayed when the button is pressed.  
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Stop: Press this button once to place the disc in  
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the disc tray.  
Open/Close: Press this button to open or close  
8Remote Sensor: The sensor that receives com-  
mands from the remote control is behind the front  
panel in this area. To ensure proper operation of the  
player with the remote, it is important that this area not  
be covered. In the event that the player is enclosed in  
a cabinet or if the remote sensor is covered, you may  
extend the remote sensor by connecting an optional,  
external remote sensor to the Remote Control Input  
on the rear panel (see page 12). When optional,  
external IR “blasters” are used for system control, they  
should be positioned so that they point at this area.  
the Resume mode, which means that playback will  
stop, but as long as the tray is not opened or the disc  
changed, playback will continue from the same point  
@Information Display: The Information Display  
provides status information on the player and the disc  
being played through a series of specific indicators  
and messages that appear in the display. See page 8  
for more information on the display.  
on the disc when the Play Button  
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is pressed  
again. Resume will also work if the unit was turned off.  
Resume will not operate for WMA files or VCDs that do  
not have playback control. To stop a disc and have  
play start from the beginning, press the button twice.  
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FRONT-PANEL INFORMATION DISPLAY  
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CHAP  
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TEST  
MP3  
PROG  
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SEC  
TITLE  
TRACK  
MIN  
HOUR  
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A Disc-Type Indicators  
B Program Indicator  
C Random Indicator  
D A-B Repeat Indicator  
E Repeat Indicators  
F VCD Playback Control Indicator  
G Test Screen Indicator  
H V-OFF Indicator  
I Angle Indicator  
J Parental Lock Indicator  
K Progressive Scan Indicator  
L Playback-Mode Indicator  
M Title Indicators  
N Chapter/Track Number Indicators  
O Time Indicators  
ADisc Type Indicators: The DVD, CD, VCD, MP3,  
WMA or JPEG indicator will light to show the type of  
disc currently being played.  
JParental Lock Indicator: This indicator lights in  
red when the parental-lock system is engaged in order  
to prevent anyone from changing the rating level with-  
out a code.  
NChapter/Track Number Indicators: When a  
DVD disc is playing, these two positions in the display  
will show the current chapter. When a CD disc is play-  
ing they will show the current track number.  
BProgram Indicator: This indicator lights when a  
playlist has been programmed using the menu system  
(available for CDs only). See page 33 for more infor-  
mation on programming playlists.  
KProgressive Scan Indicator: This indicator lights  
when the unit sends out a progressive scan signal.  
OTime Indicators: These positions in the display  
will show the running time of a disc in play.  
LPlayback-Mode Indicators: These indicators  
light to show the current playback mode:  
NOTE: The indicators MNOwill also display  
text messages about the DVD’s status, including  
LOADINGwhen a disc is loading, POWER  
OFFwhen the unit is turned off, and DISC  
ERRORwhen a disc not compatible with the DVD  
is put into the play position.  
CRandom Indicator: This indicator lights when the  
unit is in the Random Play mode.  
Lights when a disc is playing in the normal mode.  
This indicator will flash when the disc is in Forward  
Slow Play mode. The on-screen banner display indi-  
cates the selected speed (1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16).  
DA-B Repeat Indicator: This indicator lights when  
a specific passage for repeat playback has been  
selected.  
ERepeat Indicators: These indicators light when  
any of the Repeat functions are in use.  
›› When the DVD 27 is in the Fast Search play  
mode, two of these indicators will light to show that the  
unit is in a Fast Play mode. The on-screen banner dis-  
play indicates the selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20 or  
x100). Fast Play mode is not available for WMA files.  
FVCD Playback Control Indicator: This indicator  
lights when the playback control function is turned on  
for VCDs.  
Lights when the disc is paused.  
GTest Screen Indicator: This indicator lights when  
the video test screen has been activated from within  
the Video submenu.  
Lights when the disc is in the Fast Search  
Reverse mode. The on-screen banner display indicates  
the selected speed (x2, x4, x8, x20 or x100). Fast  
Search Reverse mode is not available for WMA files.  
HV-OFF Indicator: This indicator lights in red when  
the unit's video output has been turned off by pressing  
the V-OFF Button E on the remote control.  
Flashes when the disc is in Reverse Slow Play  
mode. The on-screen banner display indicates the  
selected speed (1/2 or 1/4).  
IAngle Indicator: This indicator blinks when  
alternative viewing angles are available on the  
DVD currently playing.  
MTitle Indicators: These two positions in the dis-  
play will show the current title number when a DVD  
disc is playing.  
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Open/Close  
Audio Select  
Clear  
Playlist  
Repeat  
A-B Repeat  
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Info  
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Angle  
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Light  
Video Off  
Dimmer  
Progressive Scan/Interlaced  
Enter  
Pause  
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Zoom  
Play  
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Search/Slow Forward  
Stop  
Next Step/Skip  
Disc Menu  
Status  
Numeric Keys  
Title  
Subtitle  
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REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS  
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Power On: Turns on the player when it is in  
9
Setup: Press this button to use the DVD 27’s  
on-screen menu system to adjust the player’s configu-  
ration settings. Note that the Info Button must  
K
Zoom: Press this button to zoom in on the  
Standby mode (Harman Kardon logo appears on-  
screen).  
image from a DVD, VCD or JPEG image. The image  
may be expanded by a factor of x2, x3, x4 or x5.  
Once the on-screen indication of the zoom ratio disap-  
pears from the screen you may use the Navigation  
8
be pressed to access the DVD 27’s Player Information  
menu to obtain detailed disc information, and to con-  
figure the playback mode of the disc.  
1
disc tray.  
Open/Close: Press to open or close the  
Buttons  
D
to explore the picture.  
2
Audio Select: Press to access various audio lan-  
A
Previous Step/Skip: Press this button once to  
L
Play: Press this button to begin the playback of  
guages on a DVD (if the DVD contains multiple audio  
streams). This button may also allow you to access  
other audio formats on DVD discs, such as linear PCM  
or Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks (or other formats), if they’ve  
been recorded on the disc.  
skip back to the beginning of the current chapter on  
a DVD or track on a CD. Press it again to continue  
to skip back through the previous chapters or tracks.  
After first pressing the Pause Button  
button to step backwards through a DVD or VCD as a  
series of still image frames.  
a disc, or to resume normal playback when a disc has  
been paused or scanned.  
M
Search/Slow Forward: This button initiates fast  
J, press this  
or slow play in the forward mode. For fast forward play,  
each press of the button when playing DVD or VCD  
discs changes the speed as indicated by the number  
appearing in the upper right corner of the screen. For  
3
Clear: Press this button to remove on-screen  
menus or banners from the display screen. Press this  
button to clear the current play order displayed next to  
a track while programming a playlist. In Stop mode  
and with all menus and banners removed from the  
display, press and hold this button for five seconds  
to reset all settings to their factory defaults.  
B
Search/Slow Reverse: This button initiates fast  
or slow play in the reverse mode. For fast reverse play,  
each press of the button when playing DVD or VCD  
discs changes the speed as indicated by the number  
appearing in the upper right corner of the screen. For  
slow forward play, first press the Pause Button  
J
and each subsequent press of this button will change  
the slow play speed as indicated by the number  
appearing in the upper right corner of the screen.  
slow reverse play, first press the Pause Button  
J
N
Stop: When a DVD is playing, press this button  
4
Playlist: Press this button to access the Playlist  
and each subsequent press of this button will change  
the slow play speed as indicated by the number  
appearing in the upper right corner of the screen.  
once to place the disc in the Resume mode, which  
means that playback will stop. However, as long as  
the disc drawer is not opened, playback will continue  
from the point where the disc was stopped when the  
on-screen menu, which enables you to change the  
order in which tracks are played on a CD. (See page  
33 for more information on creating and playing  
playlists.)  
C
Angle: Press this button to change the camera  
angle on discs programmed for multiple-angle views.  
When a JPEG is being displayed, pressing the Angle  
Button  
to rotate clockwise by 90 degrees each press. The  
current orientation in degrees will be displayed in  
the upper right corner of the screen.  
Play Button  
L3is pressed again, as indicated by  
5
Repeat: Each press of this button changes the  
the LASTSCENEmessage (for DVDs) or the  
RESUMEmessage (for CDs, MP3 files, JPEG files  
and VCDs with PBC) in the Information Display B.  
Resume will not operate for WMA files or VCDs that  
do not have playback control. Pressing the button  
twice will stop the disc and play will start from the  
playback mode to repeat a chapter or track or the  
entire disc. A repeat icon will appear in the upper right  
corner of the screen indicating the current repeat  
mode. If the Player Information Screen is active, the  
changes will be displayed on screen.  
C
repeatedly causes the on-screen image  
D
M NKLNavigation Buttons: Use to move  
the cursor in the on-screen menu system.  
Light: Press to illuminate the buttons on the  
remote controller.  
beginning of the disc when the Play Button  
is pressed again.  
L3  
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A-B Repeat: Press this button to enter the start-  
ing point of a section on a disc you wish to repeat.  
The second press enters the end of the selection to  
be repeated. Once the “A” (start) and “B” (end) points  
have been entered the player will repeat the selection  
until the Play Button  
stopped. If the Player Information Screen is active, the  
changes will be displayed on screen.  
E
O
Next Step/Skip: Press this button once to  
advance to the beginning of the next chapter on a  
DVD or track on a CD. Press it again to continue to  
advance through the remaining chapters or tracks.  
After first pressing the Pause Button  
button to step through a DVD as a series of still-image  
frames.  
F
Video Off: Press this button to turn off the video  
output for improved audio performance when playing  
discs. Press it again to view the on-screen menus. It  
is highly recommended that you use this function to  
prevent “burn-in” of your plasma video display.  
L3is pressed or the disc is  
J, press this  
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Random: Each press of this button starts or  
G
Dimmer: Press to change the brightness of the  
stops playback in random order. The Random function  
is only available when playing CDs, but not when a  
Playlist is active (the Player Information screen indi-  
cates Programmed Order on the Playlist line).  
P
Disc Menu: While a DVD is playing, press this  
front panel display or to turn the display off completely  
in the following order: FULL BRIGHTNESS § HALF  
BRIGHTNESS § OFF § FULL BRIGHTNESS  
button to view the disc’s main menu.  
Q
Status: Press while a disc is playing to view the  
on-screen status banner display. The first press will  
display the current title and chapter, the play mode  
icon and the elapsed time, along with a “temperature  
bar” display of the time elapsed. You may use the  
M NKLNavigation Buttons  
Button to select and change the current title  
H
Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button: Each  
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Info: Press once to access the Player Information  
press of this button selects between the progressive  
scan and interlaced modes for the Component Video  
Outputs .  
menu for information on the current disc and the play-  
back mode settings. Press again to remove informa-  
tion from screen. See page 17 for more information  
on the Player Information menu.  
D
and the Enter  
I
Enter: Press this button to enter a setting in the  
I
DVD 27 menu system or to confirm a menu selection  
choice in a disc’s on-screen menu.  
or chapter, or the time display. The Status Banner is  
only available for DVDs and VCDs when PBC is turned  
off. Press the button one more time to remove the  
status displays from the screen. More detailed infor-  
mation about the disc is available by pressing the  
J
Pause: Press this button to pause the disc and  
freeze the picture during DVD or VCD playback, or to  
pause the playback of a CD. To play a DVD or VCD in  
the slow, forward or reverse mode, first press this but-  
ton and then press either the Search/Slow Forward  
Info Button  
Numeric Keys: Press these buttons to enter a  
number.  
8.  
R
M
or Reverse Button  
B.  
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S
Title: When a DVD is playing, press this button  
to go back to the main title menu for the disc being  
played. If you are playing a DVD-Audio disc that con-  
tains other formats the DVD 27 is capable of playing,  
such as linear PCM or Dolby Digital 5.1, pressing this  
button may enable you to switch playback from one  
audio format to another.  
T
Subtitle: When a DVD is playing, press to select  
a subtitle language or to turn subtitles off.  
NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are  
authored, the subtitle languages displayed by the  
DVD 27 may not accurately reflect the actual lan-  
guages available on the disc. It is recommended  
that subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.  
U
Power Off: Turns off the player to Standby  
mode.  
V
IR Emitter: This small, clear button-like device  
sends the IR commands from the remote control to  
the DVD 27. To ensure proper performance of the  
remote control, be sure to point it toward the unit and  
do not cover it with your fingers when sending remote  
commands.  
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Remote Control Input  
Optical Digital Audio Output  
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Coaxial Digital Audio Output  
Component Video Outputs  
Composite Video Output  
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S-Video Output  
Analog Audio Outputs  
AC Power Cord  
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Remote Control Output: Connect this jack to the  
Component Video Outputs: These outputs carry  
S-Video Output: Connect this jack to the S-video  
infrared (IR) input jack of another compatible remote-  
controlled product to have the built-in Remote Sensor  
on the DVD 27 provide IR signals to other compatible  
products.  
the component video signals for connection to display  
monitors with component video inputs. For standard  
analog TVs or projectors with inputs marked Y/Pr/Pb  
or Y/Cr/Cb, connect these outputs to the correspon-  
ding inputs. If you have a high-definition television  
or projector that is compatible with high-scan-rate  
progressive video (480p or better), connect these  
jacks to the HD component inputs. If you are using a  
progressive scan display device, PROGRESSIVE  
must be selected in the Video menu in order to take  
advantage of the progressive scan circuitry. See the  
“Scan Type” section on page 20 for more information  
on progressive scan video.  
input on a television or video projector, or to an S-video  
input on an A/V receiver or processor if you are using  
that type of device for S-video input switching.  
Analog Audio Outputs: Connect these jacks to  
Remote Control Input: Connect the output of a  
an audio input on an A/V receiver, surround processor  
or your television for analog audio playback.  
remote infrared sensor, or the remote control output  
of another compatible product, to this jack. This will  
enable the remote control to operate even when the  
front-panel Remote Sensor on the DVD 27 is blocked.  
This jack may also be used with compatible IR remote  
control-based automation systems.  
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AC Power Cord: Connect this plug to an AC out-  
let. If the outlet is controlled by a switch, make certain  
that it is in the ON position.  
NOTE: You’ll find more details about all audio/video  
connections under Setup and Connections on the  
following pages.  
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Optical Digital Audio Output: Connect this  
jack to the optical digital input of an A/V receiver or  
surround processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM  
audio playback.  
IMPORTANT: These jacks should NOT be connected  
to standard composite video inputs.  
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Composite Video Output: Connect this jack to  
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Coaxial Digital Audio Output: Connect this jack  
the video input on a television or video projector, or to  
a video input on an A/V receiver or processor if you  
are using that type of device for video input switching.  
to the coaxial digital input of an A/V receiver or sur-  
round processor for Dolby Digital, DTS or PCM audio  
playback.  
NOTES:  
• Connect either the Optical Digital Audio Output  
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or the Coaxial Digital Audio Output  
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to a  
corresponding digital audio input on your receiver or  
processor, but not both.  
• The coaxial digital output should only be connected  
to a digital input. Even though it is the same RCA-  
type connector as standard analog audio connec-  
tions, DO NOT connect it to a conventional analog  
input jack.  
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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS  
• Ensure that the power switch of this unit (and of  
other equipment to be connected) is set to “Off”  
before commencing connection. We also strongly  
recommend that you leave all system components  
unplugged from AC power until after you have com-  
pleted the interconnections described in this section.  
necting the player to a TV equipped with an S-video  
input for improved picture clarity.  
the receiver. This enables the highest-quality picture  
(component video) for viewing in the main listening  
room, while enabling the multiroom system, if it is  
video-capable, to distribute the composite video sig-  
nal to the remote zone. Consult the owner’s guide  
for your receiver to determine whether it has video  
multiroom capability.  
• The component video outputs further separate the  
color components of the video signal, optimizing the  
DVD 27’s video performance. Component video  
connections are preferred, when available on your  
TV or receiver. If you are using a television or video  
display that is compatible with high-resolution 480P  
video signals, make sure to use the input jacks on  
the video display marked “HD Component,” if avail-  
able. Also, make sure to configure the display’s input  
settings for use with “480P” video signals. You will  
also need to change the scan type in the DVD 27’s  
Video Setup menu from “Interlaced” to “Progressive.”  
See page 20.  
• Do not block the ventilation holes of any of the  
equipment and arrange them so that air can  
circulate freely.  
Connecting to a TV Only  
When using the DVD 27 with a television but no audio  
receiver or processor, connect it as follows. Make the  
Analog Audio Connection åand one of the Video  
Connections (Composite Video , S-Video ç  
or Component Video ). Remember to plug in the  
power cord.  
• Read through the instructions before connecting  
other equipment.  
• Ensure that you observe the color-coding when con-  
necting audio and video cables.  
• Modern audio/video receivers are capable of con-  
nection to several video source devices, such as  
the DVD 27 and a VCR, cable television set-top  
box, HDTV tuner or other device. The receiver is  
equipped with video monitor outputs for connection  
to your television, projector or plasma display. As  
you select any input source device, the receiver  
selects the correct video input and routes it to the  
correct video monitor output to your television. It is  
recommended that you connect one of the video  
outputs from the DVD 27 to the corresponding input  
on your receiver to simplify operation of your home  
entertainment system. Refer to the owner’s guide for  
your receiver for more information.  
VIDEO NOTES:  
• While we suggest the use of component video for  
higher quality pictures, you may also use the stan-  
dard S-video or composite video connection if your  
TV does not have component video inputs. The  
component and S-video outputs are not available  
simultaneously.  
• The composite video output (yellow) combines the  
complete video signal (composite) and sends it to  
the TV (or to the A/V receiver) by one cable only.  
Use this video output when your TV set is equipped  
with a video input jack only.  
• The S (separate) video output connector separates  
the color (C) and luminance (Y) signals before trans-  
mitting them to the TV set in order to achieve a  
sharper picture. Use the S-video cable when con-  
• If your receiver is capable of multiroom operation, it  
is recommended that you connect both the compo-  
nent and composite video outputs of the DVD 27 to  
TV  
To video  
input  
To Y (green)/  
To S-video  
input  
connectors  
on the TV  
To analog audio  
input connectors  
(red/white) on the TV  
connectors  
(yellow)  
on the TV  
Pb (blue)/Pr (red)  
component video  
connectors  
To power outlet  
(AC 120V/60Hz)  
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Connecting to a Receiver/Amplifier With a Dolby Digital or DTS Decoder  
One of the major advantages of the DVD format is its  
ability to use a variety of digital audio formats for the  
ultimate in sonic performance. However, in order to  
enjoy the benefits of digital audio, you must use a  
receiver or processor that has digital audio decoding  
capabilities and make an optical or coaxial digital audio  
connection between the DVD 27 and your home the-  
ater system. This simple connection is made as shown  
below with an optional coax or optical cable. Only one  
of these connections is required, and both should not  
be made at the same time.  
• When the audio signal is to be fed to an analog  
receiver rather than to the TV, connect the Analog  
Audio Outputs to any analog audio inputs on  
your receiver or processor. The DVD 27 will “down-  
mix” Dolby Digital recordings to Dolby Pro Logic.  
Connecting to a Receiver  
When using the DVD 27 with an audio/video receiver  
or processor, connect it as follows. First, make one  
of the video connections (S-video ç, Composite  
Video or Component Video ) to the video  
input jacks on the A/V receiver, and then connect the  
receiver’s video monitor output to the TV. If you will  
sometimes use the TV without the audio component,  
you may optionally make the Analog Audio  
Connection åto the TV.  
• The analog audio connection should also be made if  
you wish to play high-resolution 96kHz PCM audio  
discs where your receiver does not support 96kHz  
processing.  
NOTE ON VIDEO: With multiple video sources, your  
audio/video receiver can be used for selecting the  
video signal and routing it to the TV. Connect the  
Component Composite § or S-Video ¶  
output of the DVD 27 to the correct video input on  
your receiver, and the video outputs of the receiver  
to your TV. For more details, see the manual for your  
audio/video receiver.  
Second, make either the Optical Digital Audio  
Connection ƒor the Coaxial Digital Audio  
Connection é, to the receiver or processor. If your  
receiver/processor has multiroom capability, you may  
also connect the DVD 27’s analog audio outputs to the  
DVD analog audio inputs on the receiver.  
NOTES FOR ANALOG AUDIO:  
•If you wish to use the DVD 27 as the input for a  
multiroom system, the Analog Audio Outputs •  
should be connected to the standard analog left/  
right DVD or CD inputs on your digital receiver or  
processor.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: Make certain that any device  
being connected, including the DVD 27, your receiver  
or processor and your TV or video display, is turned off  
whenever you make connections between products.  
• The connection from the Analog Audio Outputs  
to the TV is optional. If you plan on occasionally  
using your DVD 27 alone, without turning on your  
complete system, this connection must be made.  
Component,  
Front Speakers  
(Left/Right)  
Center  
Speaker  
Surround Speakers  
(Left/Right)  
Subwoofer  
S-video and/or  
Composite video  
monitor outputs  
TV  
Dolby Digital/DTS A/V Receiver or Processor  
To analog audio  
To Y (green)/  
Pb (blue)/  
Pr (red)  
component  
video  
connectors  
input connectors  
(red/white)  
on the TV  
or receiver  
(see note)  
To optical  
digital  
audio input audio input  
connectors connectors  
To coaxial  
digital  
To video  
input  
connectors  
(yellow)  
To S-video  
input  
connectors  
To power outlet  
(AC 120V/60Hz)  
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Battery Installation  
Remote Control Operation Range  
Insert the two AAA batteries supplied while observing  
the correct positive (+) and negative (–) polarities.  
Point the remote control unit from no more than about  
20 feet from the remote control sensor and within  
about 60 degrees of the front of the unit.  
DVD 27  
JPEG  
VCD  
MP3  
PROG RANDOM  
TITLE TRACK  
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OFF  
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WMA  
Open/Close  
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• The operating distance may vary according to the  
brightness and type of lighting in a room.  
Service Life of Batteries  
• The batteries normally last for about one year,  
although this depends on how often the remote  
control is used.  
NOTES:  
• Do not point bright lights at the remote control  
sensor.  
• If the remote control unit fails to work even when it  
is operated near the player, replace the batteries.  
• Do not place objects between the remote control  
unit and the remote control sensor.  
• Use fresh alkaline AAA batteries.  
• Do not use this remote control unit while simultane-  
ously operating the remote control unit of any other  
equipment.  
NOTES:  
• Do not attempt to recharge, short-circuit, disassem-  
ble or heat batteries; do not throw them into fire.  
• Do not drop, step on or otherwise batter the remote  
control unit. This may damage the parts or lead to a  
malfunction.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries.  
• Wipe away any leakage inside the remote control  
unit, and install new batteries.  
• If leakage should come into contact with your skin,  
immediately wash it off thoroughly with water.  
• Batteries contain chemical substances and we rec-  
ommend that you dispose of them properly and in  
compliance with any local regulations.  
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Optical Digital Audio Connection Notes  
For Your Reference:  
Dolby Digital and DTS  
Gently push the cable plug through the built-in shutter  
that covers the Optical Digital Audio Output 2,  
and connect the cable firmly so that the configurations  
of both the cable and the connector match.  
• Dolby Digital is a digital sound compression  
technique developed by the Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation. Supporting 5.1- or 6.1-  
channel surround sound depending on the specific  
disc, as well as stereo (2-channel) sound, this tech-  
nique enables a large quantity of sound data to be  
efficiently recorded on a disc.  
Both Dolby Digital and DTS are audio formats used to  
record 5.1-channel audio signals onto the digital track  
of film. Both of these formats provide six separate  
channels: left, right, center, left surround, right surround  
and LFE (low-frequency effects).  
Audio Output From the Unit’s Optical/  
Coaxial Digital Audio Output Connector  
The latest discs may include the 6.1-channel formats,  
such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES® Discrete or  
Matrix. These formats add an additional surround back  
channel behind the listener to create an even more  
realistic sense of envelopment.  
Disc: Sound recording  
format:  
Optical/coaxial digital  
audio output:  
• DTS is another digital audio technology developed  
by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. It supports 5.1 and  
6.1 surround sound, depending on the specific  
disc, thanks to a sophisticated encoding system.  
Some receivers and processors also feature  
Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS Neo:6® matrix post-  
processing decoders that may be used with DTS  
5.1 discs to derive the surround back channel.  
DVD Dolby Digital  
Dolby Digital bitstream  
(2-5.1ch) or PCM  
(2ch, 48kHz, 16-bit)†  
Remember that Dolby Digital or DTS will only play  
5.1-channel sound if you’ve connected the optical or  
coaxial output of the DVD 27 to a DTS or Dolby Digital  
receiver or decoder (see page 14) and if the disc was  
recorded in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.  
Linear PCM  
(48/96kHz,  
16/20/24-bit)  
Linear PCM (2ch)  
(48/96kHz,  
16/20/24-bit)  
DTS  
Bitstream or no  
output†  
• Linear PCM is a signal-recording format used in  
CDs. While CDs are recorded in 44.1kHz/16-bit,  
DVDs are recorded in 48kHz/16-bit up to  
96kHz/24-bit.  
NOTE: Some first-generation DTS decoders that do  
not support DVD-DTS interface may not work properly  
with the DVD/CD player.  
MPEG (2.0)  
MPEG  
bitstream (2ch)  
or linear PCM  
(2ch, 48kHz)  
Linear PCM††  
• If you have a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder  
connected to the DVD 27’s analog audio out con-  
nectors, thanks to the “Downmix” function of the  
DVD 27 you will obtain the full benefit of Pro Logic  
from the same DVD movies that provide full 5.1-  
channel Dolby Digital soundtracks, as well as from  
titles encoded with Dolby Surround.  
VCD  
CD  
MPEG-1  
CD-DA  
Linear PCM  
Linear PCM  
(44.1kHz sampling)  
Linear PCM  
MP3  
(MPEG-1  
Audio  
(44.148kHz,  
depending on  
source, if digital  
output format  
selected as  
“Bitstream”).  
(48kHz if digital  
output format  
selected as  
• The DVD 27 is designed to digitally output 96kHz  
PCM audio with a 96kHz sampling rate. The 96kHz  
indicator will light in the display. However, some  
96kHz DVDs may include copy protection codes  
that do not permit digital output. For full 96kHz  
fidelity from these discs, use the analog outputs of  
the DVD 27. If your surround processor converter  
does not support 96kHz PCM audio, you must use  
the DVD 27 analog outputs for full 96kHz fidelity  
with these discs.  
Layer 3)  
“PCM”)  
Linear PCM  
(32–48kHz)  
WMA  
(Windows  
Media  
• When connecting a receiver or surround processor  
with a digital input that does not contain a Dolby  
Digital or DTS decoder, be sure to select PCM as  
the initial setting in the Digital Output menu (see  
page 19). Otherwise, any attempt to play DVDs may  
cause such a high level of noise that it may be  
harmful to your ears and damage your speakers.  
Audio)  
†† Digital format must be selected as “Bitstream” or  
“PCM” in Digital Output menu (see “Digital Output”  
section on page 19).  
CDs can be played as they would in a conventional  
CD player.  
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menu is on screen.  
: Menu Title: The top line identifies which main  
System Setup  
The final step in the installation of the DVD 27 is to  
establish the system’s configuration. Before proceeding  
further to make any adjustments, make certain that  
the DVD 27 is properly connected to a video display  
and an AC power source. Turn on the DVD 27 by  
pressing the Power On/Off Switch 2and the  
Power Indicator 1will change from amber to blue.  
You do not need to play a CD or DVD in the unit to  
make system setup adjustments.  
: The submenus listed in a vertical column at  
the left side of the screen access the specific groups  
of settings or controls. The submenu that is at the  
top of the list will be highlighted. As indicated on the  
Instruction Line  
to select that submenu, which will move the cursor to  
the first Control Setting  
, press the Enter Button s  
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.
On the Setup Main Menu, the Available  
Submenus Are:  
Figure 2  
In many cases, you will be able to accept the default  
settings. Of course, these settings may be changed at  
any time to reflect changes to the other equipment in  
your home theater system or to adjust the DVD 27’s  
output or operation to your needs and preferences.  
Instruction Line: The DVD 27 will display the  
• The SYSTEMSETUPmenu, identified by a  
wrench icon and the word SYSTEM, is used to  
establish the general settings for the player.  
appropriate instructions in this area to assist you in  
navigating the menu system and making changes to  
the various settings.  
• The AUDIOSETUPmenu, identified by a  
speaker icon and the word AUDIO, is used to  
establish the settings for the player’s audio output.  
Menus and Navigation  
Within a given menu, adjustments are made using the  
following steps and commands on the remote control:  
The DVD 27 uses an elegant but simple on-screen  
menu system for setup and control functions. There  
are two main menus that are navigated in a similar  
fashion:  
• Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto  
select an item to be adjusted.  
• The VIDEOSETUPmenu, identified by a TV  
icon and the word VIDEO, is used to establish the  
video formatting and configuration settings and to  
access the video adjustments screen for the picture  
settings.  
• When the current setting for the item to be adjusted  
is highlighted, press the Enter Button s.  
• The SETUPmenu is used to establish the basic  
configuration settings for all aspects of the DVD  
player’s operation, including language and display  
settings, audio settings, video settings and adjust-  
ments, parental control and other settings that you  
may customize. The SETUPmenu is accessed  
by pressing the Setup Button j.  
• Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto  
select one of the options shown. When a series of  
underscore lines (_ _ _ _) is shown, enter the  
desired setting using the Numeric Keys R.  
On the Player Information Menu, the Available  
Submenus Are:  
• The PLAYBACKINFOmenu, identified by  
an “i” icon, includes the disc type and name (if avail-  
able on the disc), and contains settings to control  
the playback mode.  
• When the desired setting is highlighted or the  
numeric entry made, press the Enter Button s.  
• The PLAYERINFORMATIONmenu  
displays information about the current disc, allowing  
you to set the playback mode and create a playlist if  
desired. The PLAYERINFORMATION  
menu will appear on screen automatically for audio-  
only and JPEG discs, and for VCDs without PBC. For  
DVDs and VCDs with PBC, it may be accessed by  
pressing the Info Button i.  
• Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto  
select another item for adjustment, if required.  
• The PROGRAMmenu, identified by an icon  
showing musical notes, is used to program a playlist,  
which lets you play back selected CD tracks in the  
order you choose. Playlists are only available for  
audio CDs.  
• When all required adjustments on this submenu  
have been made, press the Navigation  
Buttons nto move to the Submenu Selection  
Area  
and then press the ⁄¤ Navigation  
• The DISCINFOmenu, identified by a disc  
icon, provides detailed information about the video  
and audio content on the disc being played.  
Buttons nto select another submenu.  
The two main menus share a common layout, and are  
navigated in a similar manner. The menu screen is  
divided into four main areas:  
• If all adjustments are complete, press the Setup  
Button jto exit the SETUPmenu, or press  
the Info Button ito exit the PLAYER  
INFORMATIONmenu.  
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Control Settings: The main area of each menu  
screen shows a list of the control settings available for  
the current submenu. On the left side of the main area  
is a listing of the settings available. To the right of each  
line is the current value for each setting. To adjust a  
specific setting, press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons  
B
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Most DVDs are created to allow setup menus to be  
displayed while the disc is playing, superimposed over  
the video playback. However, some discs are authored  
in a way that does not allow this. If you see the ø icon  
displayed on the screen after pressing the Setup  
Button jor the Info Button i, press the Stop  
Button xand then press the Setup or Info Button  
jiagain.  
n
until the setting for the desired item is highlighted.  
Next, press the Enter Button sand a dropdown  
menu will appear that contains the available options for  
that setting. Press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons  
nuntil the desired option is highlighted, then press  
the Enter Button sto select that option. See  
Figure 2 for an example of a dropdown menu.  
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Figure 1  
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This method of navigation, option selection and adjust-  
ment applies to all menus except for the Video Adjust-  
ments menu, which uses a different control method  
due to the need for viewing the on-screen video or  
the DVD 27’s internal test signal while the settings are  
being made. See page 20 for more information on  
changing the Video Adjustments.  
select from any of the choices shown in the drop-  
down menu.  
off again after either five or 20 seconds. When the  
display is off, the blue Power Indicator 1will  
remain lit to remind you that the unit is turned on.  
When the Panel Time-Out setting is set to “Off,” the  
display remains lit at all times. This feature is only in  
effect when a DVD or VCD is playing. However, you  
may always press the Dimmer Button qto dim  
the front-panel display either by half or fully.  
If you do not find your preferred language in the list  
of options, you may select a preferred language by  
first pressing the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons n  
so that OTHERis highlighted in the dropdown  
menu. Press the Enter Button sand then use  
the ⁄¤Navigation Buttons nto select  
a subtitle language (see Figure 4). When the desired  
language is highlighted, press the Enter Button s  
to set it as the preferred subtitle language.  
Setup Menu  
Status Bar Time-Out: This setting selects the time-  
out interval for the on-screen Status Bar that appears  
at the top of your video screen when the Status  
Button `is pressed while a disc is playing. During  
DVD playback, the status bar shows the current title  
and chapter, the elapsed or remaining time in the cur-  
rent chapter or title, a setting to adjust the time display,  
and a temperature bar for the time display.  
The three submenus within the SETUPmenu are  
where you establish the basic system settings for the  
DVD 27. Most of these settings need to be adjusted  
only once, and in many cases you will find that the  
system defaults are the correct option for your  
combination of components. However, it is worth a  
few minutes to briefly scan through each of the  
Submenus to confirm that the settings are correct  
and to familiarize yourself with the available options  
so that you are aware of the flexibility of the DVD 27.  
If you wish to exit this screen without selecting a lan-  
guage, use the ⁄¤Navigation Buttons n  
until the word RETURNat the bottom of the  
screen is highlighted, and press the Enter Button  
sto return to the SYSTEMSETUPscreen.  
You may program the status bar to remain on screen  
for either five or 20 seconds after the Status Button  
`is pressed. When OFFis selected, the time-out  
is disabled, and the status bar will remain on the  
screen until the Status Button `or Clear Button  
dis pressed.  
This procedure selects a preferred subtitle language,  
but it will only be available when the disc being played  
contains that language. The list of subtitles available on  
any given disc is always shown on the disc jacket,  
usually at the bottom of the back cover. Note that the  
subtitles may also be switched on or off, or a new lan-  
guage selected during playback using the Subtitle  
Button T, as described on page 27.  
System Setup Submenu  
The SYSTEM SETUPsubmenu is where you  
establish the control options languages and displays. In  
most cases, the system default options are sufficient  
for normal operation, but you may wish to change  
them to tailor the unit’s operation to your preferences.  
Parental Control: The DVD 27’s password system  
allows you to restrict viewing of certain materials that  
may not be suitable for younger members of the  
household by requiring the viewer to enter a password  
before viewing those materials. The system is based  
on rating information encoded in the DVD that classi-  
fies materials into eight levels, roughly corresponding  
to the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)  
voluntary ratings system:  
If you have selected a subtitle language and subtitles  
do not appear on screen, press the Subtitle Button  
T to display the Subtitle banner. Each press of the  
Enter Button swill cycle through the subtitle lan-  
guages available on the disc. If subtitles still do not  
appear, press the Disc Menu Button zto make  
sure that subtitling has been selected in the disc’s  
menu system.  
Access the SYSTEMSETUPsubmenu by  
pressing the Setup Button 9 to display the main  
SETUPmenu. The System icon should be high-  
lighted. If it isn’t, use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons  
nto highlight the icon. As indicated on the  
Instruction Line  
, press the Enter Button s  
Level 1: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “G” (General  
Audiences) rating, and is considered suitable for all  
viewers.  
to access the settings in SYSTEMSETUP.  
NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are  
authored, the subtitle languages displayed by the  
DVD 27 may not accurately reflect the actual lan-  
guages available on the disc. It is recommended that  
subtitles be selected using the disc’s menu.  
The following adjustments may be made on the  
SYSTEM SETUPmenu.  
Level 2: Intermediate level between the “PG” and “G”  
ratings.  
Level 3: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “PG” (Parental  
Guidance) rating.  
Level 4: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “PG-13”  
(Parental Guidance and 13 years old) rating.  
Level 5: Intermediate level between the “R” and  
“PG-13” ratings.  
Level 6: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “R” (Restricted)  
rating.  
Figure 3  
Level 7: Corresponds to the MPAA’s “NC-17” (17  
years and older) rating.  
Display Language: This setting selects the language  
that will be used for the DVD 27’s OSD menus and  
other system messages. The default is English, but you  
may also select French, Spanish, German or Italian.  
Figure 4  
Level 8: All DVDs, including adult materials, can be  
played.  
Panel Time-Out: This setting allows you to select the  
length of time the Front-Panel Display @remains  
illuminated during disc playback (as some people find  
the front-panel display to be distracting while a movie  
is playing). You may program the DVD 27 to refresh  
the front-panel display only when a button is pressed  
on the remote or front panel, and to turn the display  
Preferred Subtitle Language: This setting selects  
the language used for the display of subtitles. The  
default setting is OFF, which plays discs without  
subtitles. To set the player so that subtitles will always  
play in a specific language when they are available,  
Unlocked: Any DVD may be viewed without entering  
the password.  
The DVD 27 is shipped from the factory with the  
parental control system unlocked (no password is  
required to view any DVD), and with the password set  
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to the four-digit code “1234.” To activate the system,  
use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto highlight  
the Parental Control Setting on the SYSTEM  
SETUPsubmenu, and press the Enter Button  
s. Select the “On” setting from the dropdown  
menu, and the password screen will appear (see  
Figure 5.) Make sure the dashes on the Password  
line are highlighted, then enter the password code  
using the Numeric Keys R and press the ¤  
Navigation Button n.  
PBC Support: This setting controls the activation of  
PBC (Play Back Control) Support for VCD discs. If you  
plan to play VCD discs, which are a CD-ROM-based  
format that predates DVD, we recommend that the  
setting be turned ON. However, with PBC enabled,  
the Repeat Track, Repeat Disc and Random functions  
will not be available for VCDs.  
Screen Saver: The DVD 27 offers a Screen Saver  
option to protect your TV or video display from dam-  
age that may occur if the player is left turned on with  
the same still image for a period of time, as there is a  
possibility that the image may be “burned” into some  
display devices. This is particularly important for plasma  
displays and some CRT devices. Set Screen Saver to  
ONso that the DVD 27 will run the screen saver  
when no action has been detected for either one or  
five minutes. Press a desired command key on the  
front panel or remote to “wake” the DVD 27 and  
resume normal operation.  
Figure 6  
If you have entered the password correctly, the current  
setting of the Rating line will be highlighted. You may  
press the Enter Button sto display the ratings  
dropdown menu. Select a new rating using the ⁄¤  
Navigation Buttons nand the Enter Button s.  
The following adjustments are available on the Audio  
Setup menu:  
Preferred Audio Language: This setting is used to  
select the default language that will be used for pro-  
gram playback. The factory default setting is English,  
but you may choose French, Spanish, German or  
Italian by making a selection from the dropdown  
menu. To select a language other than those shown,  
select OTHERfrom the dropdown menu and  
press the Enter Button s. A screen will appear  
with a list of language choices (see Figure 4). Use  
the ⁄¤Navigation Buttons nto select a  
language. When the desired language is highlighted,  
press the Enter Button sto set it as the preferred  
audio language. If you wish to exit this screen without  
selecting a language, use the ⁄¤Navigation  
Buttons nuntil the word RETURNat the bot-  
tom of the screen is highlighted, and press the Enter  
Button sto return to the AUDIOSETUP  
screen.  
Show Angle Icon: Some DVDs are programmed  
with multiple-angle capability, allowing you to view the  
same scene from a different camera angle. Normally,  
the angle icon will be displayed on screen during  
those scenes to inform you that you may press the  
Angle Button mto change to a different view. If  
you would find the appearance of the icon on-screen  
distracting, select the Show Angle Icon setting in the  
System submenu, and set it to OFF. The Angle  
Indicator Iwill appear in the front-panel display  
whenever multiple angles are available, regardless of  
whether the on-screen icon appears.  
Figure 5  
The first time you use the DVD 27, it is recommended  
that you scroll down to the Change Password line and  
press the Enter Button sto display the Change  
Password screen. Use the Numeric Keys R to  
enter your new password once at the New Password  
line, and a second time at the Confirm Password line.  
The DVD 27 will return to the screen shown in Figure  
5, where you may then change the Ratings Setting.  
Since you had previously entered a valid password,  
you will not be required to enter a password again  
before changing the rating. However, once you press  
the ‹› Navigation Button nand return to the  
SYSTEMSETUPsubmenu, the new password  
will take effect.  
This procedure selects a preferred audio program  
language, but it will only be available when the disc  
being played contains that language. The list of lan-  
guages available on any given disc is always shown  
on the disc jacket, usually at the bottom of the back  
cover. Note that the audio playback language may also  
be changed at any time during playback using the  
Audio Select Button c, as described on page 27,  
but any changes made will only be effective during  
playback of that disc.  
Closed Caption: This setting enables viewing of  
closed caption messages, if they have been encoded  
in the video material. Closed captions are text displays  
of the program’s dialogue, normally hidden from view,  
that are made available for the hearing-impaired or  
others. Select the ONsetting to activate the  
DVD 27’s closed captioning decoder so that these  
messages may be viewed.  
Audio Setup Submenu  
Disc Recognition: This setting controls the Disc  
Recognition feature. When turned on, it allows you to  
pause a DVD, remove it from the player, play another  
disc, and then resume playback of the original disc at  
a later time from the point at which you paused. When  
a previously played disc is reinserted in the DVD 27,  
you will be presented with an on-screen status mes-  
sage asking whether you wish to start playback from  
the beginning of the disc or resume at the point where  
you left off. Note that even when the setting is activated,  
you must pause playback, rather than bring it to a full  
stop, and the unit must not be turned off between  
discs. The DVD 27 is capable of storing the informa-  
tion for up to five DVDs at a time.  
Digital Output: This setting selects the digital audio  
data stream that is routed to the Optical Digital  
Output £ or the Coaxial Digital Output ¢.  
Two choices are available:  
This submenu establishes the DVD’s configuration for  
general audio settings, such as preferred language and  
digital audio settings.  
As with all setup menus, press the Setup Button j  
to activate the main menu screen, and then press the  
⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nuntil the AUDIO  
SETUPicon is highlighted, and press the Enter  
Button sagain.  
Bitstream, the default setting, outputs the  
Dolby Digital or DTS signal, as selected from the  
disc’s menu or by using the Audio Select Button  
c, as explained on page 27. This setting should  
be used when your receiver or processor is capable of  
decoding signals in the Dolby Digital or DTS format.  
PCMoutputs a standard PCM signal for decoding by  
receivers or processors that are not capable of  
decoding a Dolby Digital or DTS bitstream. This set-  
ting enables two-channel audio playback or matrix  
decoding where available.  
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NOTE: Any changes made to the Digital Output setting  
during playback will not take effect until after play has  
been stopped and restarted.  
§ to your TV in order to view the on-screen menus  
and change this setting.  
Video Setup Submenu  
This menu establishes the DVD’s configuration for  
video format settings such as aspect ratio and output  
scan. It also allows access to the Video Adjustments  
banner (see next section).  
Scan Type: This setting allows you to select  
PCM Limit: This setting determines whether the digital  
audio output of the DVD 27 will be sent to your  
receiver or processor at its original sampling rate, or  
whether high-resolution (96kHz or greater) materials  
will be downsampled to 48kHz. Select the 96kHz  
setting if your receiver is capable of resolving digital  
signals greater than 48kHz and does not require  
downsampling. If you select the 96kHzsetting  
when your receiver is not capable of processing sig-  
nals with a sampling rate greater than 48kHz, then  
you will not hear any audio when high-resolution  
materials are played. If you are uncertain of your  
receiver’s capabilities, select the 48kHzsetting  
to limit the sampling rate to 48kHz.  
between progressive and interlaced scanning for  
the Component Video Outputs to maximize  
the image resolution for the type of video display in  
use. Note that the output at the S-Video and  
Composite Video § outputs will always be stan-  
dard-rate video that is compatible with any television  
set or video display. Two choices are available:  
As with all setup menus, press the Setup Button j  
to activate the main menu screen, and then press the  
⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nuntil the VIDEO  
SETUPicon is highlighted, and then press the  
Enter Button s.  
Progressive: Select this option if you have a video  
display that is compatible with input sources of  
480P or greater. Displays labeled as “HDTV Ready,”  
including virtually all large-screen LCD and plasma  
displays, are compatible with progressive scan.  
Interlaced: Select this option when you are using  
an older video display that has Y/Pr/Pb component  
inputs, but which is not capable of displaying high  
scan rate, or “HD” signals.  
NOTE: Due to copyright restrictions, the DVD 27 will  
not output an uncompressed signal in the PCM format  
from a disc recorded with 96kHz/24-bit resolution,  
such as some DTS audio CDs. If the Digital Output  
setting in the Audio Setupsubmenu is set  
to PCM, and the PCM Limit setting is set to  
96kHz, no audio will be outputted, and the mes-  
sage CGMSMUTEwill appear in the Main  
Information Display B. “CGMS” stands for “Copy  
General Management System.” Should this message  
appear, change the PCM Limit setting to 48kHz  
to hear the audio at a lower resolution.  
NOTES:  
1. The Scan Type may only be changed when the  
Video Output setting has been set to Component.  
Figure 7  
The following adjustments are available on the Video  
Setup menu:  
2. If you have connected the DVD 27 to a video dis-  
play that is not capable of displaying progressive  
scan video using the Component (Y/Pr/Pb) Video  
Outputs , and you have inadvertently changed  
the Video Output Setting to Component and the  
Scan Type setting to Progressive, you may reset  
the scan type to interlaced by pressing the  
Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button r. The  
display will blink, indicating that the scan type has  
been reset to interlaced mode.  
Aspect Ratio: This setting selects the aspect ratio  
of video programming. Your choice should be made  
according to the shape of your video display and your  
personal preferences. Two choices are available:  
16:9: If you have a widescreen (16:9) display, or a  
display that has a widescreen mode, choose this  
setting. With this setting, the DVD 27 will adjust the  
output for widescreen movies so that they fill the  
entire screen in the proper aspect ratio. Note, how-  
ever, that in this setting a disc recorded in the 4:3  
aspect ratio will appear in the widescreen as a  
boxed image in the center, with black columns on  
the left and right side of the screen. Note that if the  
widescreen option is chosen and a widescreen  
movie is played on a conventional 4:3 aspect-ratio  
set, the image will be distorted due to vertical com-  
pression.  
Dynamic Range: This setting allows you to take  
advantage of the programming present on some  
Dolby Digital recordings to reduce the volume of  
louder passages while maintaining intelligibility of qui-  
eter passages. This means that you may listen to pro-  
grams at a level that allows the full impact of a sound-  
track to be heard at a volume that is lower than you  
might otherwise use to avoid disturbing others. The  
DVD 27 accomplishes this by compressing the audio  
to a greater or lesser degree, depending on which set-  
ting you choose. Three options are available:  
Alternatively, as a last-resort measure, you may com-  
pletely reset all of the DVD 27’s settings, including the  
scan type, by exiting the on-screen menu system and  
pressing and holding the Clear Button dfor five  
seconds. The display will blink, and all settings will  
return to the factory defaults.  
Video Adjustments Banner  
MINIMUMdoes not make any changes to the  
original playback, and should be used when the vol-  
ume setting in the listening room may be as loud as  
you desire.  
This banner menu allows you to adjust the brightness,  
sharpness and black level of the video signal to com-  
pensate for differences between your DVD player and  
other video sources. You may use either the DVD 27’s  
built-in color bar test signal or a test disc as the stan-  
dard for the adjustments. To ensure that your system is  
properly optimized, we strongly recommend that you  
adjust your video display using the display’s own con-  
trols before making any changes to the DVD 27’s  
output. Once the display is properly calibrated with  
all settings on the DVD 27 set to their midpoint, use  
the controls on this menu to fine-tune the DVD 27’s  
output.  
4:3: If you have a standard, 4:3 aspect ratio video  
display, choose this setting. You will see the entire  
frame of the movie as it is recorded on the disc  
without any image cutoff at the left and right sides.  
While this allows widescreen movies to be shown in  
their entirety, they will occupy a smaller portion of  
the screen and black “letterbox” bars may appear  
at the top and bottom of the screen.  
MEDIUMapplies a moderate amount of compres-  
sion so that louder passages are a little bit quieter.  
MAXIMUMapplies more compression so that  
louder passages are much softer.  
Feel free to experiment with the settings at any time.  
Note that if your receiver or processor also allows you  
to program the dynamic range setting, also known as  
the “Night Mode,” you do not need to make any  
adjustments on the DVD 27 and should leave the  
setting at MINIMUM.  
Video Output: This setting selects between the  
S-Video Output and Component Video  
Outputs , which are not available simultaneously  
If you have connected one of these outputs to your  
video display and the screen is blank, you will need to  
temporarily connect the Composite Video Output  
Due to the nature of these settings, the navigation is  
somewhat different from the DVD 27’s other menus  
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and controls. The banner is accessed from the Video  
Setup submenu. Press the Setup Button jto dis-  
play the Setup menu, and then press the ⁄¤  
Navigation Buttons nuntil the Video Setup sub-  
menu icon is highlighted. Press the Enter Button  
sto access the Video Setup submenu, then scroll  
down to the Video Adjustment line and press the  
Enter Button sagain. Select Onto display the  
Video Adjustments banner. The Setup screen will dis-  
appear from view.  
When you have finished making your video adjust-  
ments, press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons n  
until the word Done is highlighted, and press the  
Enter Button s. The DVD 27 will return to the  
Video Setup submenu.  
In order to recall the video adjustments menu, you will  
need to press the Setup Button jand navigate  
through the menu system as described above.  
When you have finished using the Setup menus, press  
the Setup Button jto clear the screen. If a DVD  
is loaded, the splash screen will appear. If any other  
type of disc is loaded, the Player Information menu will  
appear. You may now proceed to page 23 to learn the  
basics of operating the DVD 27.  
Figure 8  
To change any of the video adjustments shown, first  
press the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nso that  
the parameter’s setting bar is highlighted. Use the ›  
Navigation Button nto increase the setting or the  
Navigation Button nto decrease the setting.  
Changes to any of the settings may be made while a  
test disc is playing, or you may use the internal test  
signal by pressing the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons  
nuntil the word OFFis highlighted next to the  
TEST SCREENline. To activate the test signal,  
press the Enter Button sand note that a special  
combination test signal, including both color bars and  
gray scale along with 100% black and white fields, will  
be displayed behind the video adjustments banner.  
See the Test Screen section on page 22 for more  
guidance in making picture adjustments.  
To adjust the Brightness setting, use the ⁄¤  
Navigation Buttons nuntil the area between the  
“–“ and “+” signs is highlighted, then use the ‹›  
Navigation Buttons nto increase or decrease the  
setting.  
When adjusting the Black Level setting, only two  
adjustments are available: either the complete bar will  
appear, which provides a full “0 to 100” black level  
setting, or “full”, which complies with standards for  
video with what is called “setup”; or only a thin line will  
appear, which represents a “7.5 to 100” black level  
setting.  
To remove the banner from the screen so that only the  
test screen appears, simply wait a few seconds, and  
the banner will disappear. Press any button on the  
remote to restore the banner to view.  
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TEST SCREEN  
DVD is one of the highest quality sources ever made  
available for in-home playback of prerecorded pictures  
and sound. In order to make certain that your home  
theater system is fully optimized to take advantage of  
DVD’s superb picture quality, the DVD 27 offers a  
built-in video test signal that makes it easy to calibrate  
your TV or video display for proper playback.  
and evenly changing from black to white, going  
from left to right.  
Sharpness Adjustment  
Contrary to intuition, the picture will appear sharper  
and clearer with the sharpness, or Edges, setting  
backed off from the maximum setting. Reduce the  
sharpness setting on your television, and the Edges  
setting on the DVD 27 video adjustments menu if nec-  
essary, to minimize the appearance of any white lines  
between the bars in the gray scale portion of the test  
screen.  
Contrast Adjustment:  
1. Adjust the contrast on your TV until you see a bright  
white bar in the lower right corner of the screen  
and a deep-dark-black bar to the left. The optimal  
contrast setting will depend on your preference and  
the surrounding light in the TV room.  
Test Screen  
2. If the brightness of the white bar no longer increases  
when the contrast is turned up or the borders of the  
white “harman/kardon” letters on top bloom (over-  
light) into the black areas (drastically decreasing  
the sharpness of the type), the contrast has been  
turned up too much. Reduce the contrast until  
these effects disappear and the video still looks  
realistic.  
With the test screen showing on your video display, the  
following adjustments may be made:  
Convergence and Edge Focus  
The crosshatch pattern that surrounds the test screen  
may be used to evaluate edge focus and convergence  
in front- or rear-projection video displays. However, the  
controls used to adjust these parameters are often not  
user-accessible. In any event, these adjustments are  
extremely complex, and require proper training and  
experience to avoid worsening the situation. Therefore,  
it is recommended that if you are unable to improve  
the picture using the available controls, contact the  
video display manufacturer’s authorized service repre-  
sentative for assistance.  
• The proper color intensity setting on your TV.  
• Proper color adjustments using the color bars, which  
should be (left to right) black, white, yellow, cyan  
(turquoise), green, magenta, red, blue, black.  
• The proper color transition, seen as sharp  
separation of the bars.  
3. If you are watching TV with customary surrounding  
daylight, adjust the contrast so that a normal video  
picture has about the same look as the surround-  
ings in your room. That way the eye is relaxed  
when watching the TV picture. This contrast setting  
may be reduced when the surrounding light is  
dimmed, thereby usually improving the sharpness  
of a video significantly.  
• The performance of the color circuits in your TV  
(with “Video” signals); bar edges should show  
no vertical crawling dots.  
With the gray scale and the black/white fields below  
the color bars, the brightness and contrast of your  
screen can be adjusted.  
When all desired setup and configuration entries have  
been made, use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons n  
until “Done” is highlighted at the bottom of the Video  
Adjustments submenu. Press the Enter Button s  
to select it to return to the on-screen menu system.  
Then, press the Setup Button jto remove the  
menu displays from the screen. The unit will return to  
normal operation and you are ready to enjoy the finest  
in DVD or CD playback!  
4. The gray scale in the middle line needs to have  
the same clear difference between each bar as  
before the contrast adjustment. If not, go back to  
NOTE: Most of the video adjustments using the  
DVD 27’s test screen should be made using the  
controls on your video display, with the DVD 27’s  
controls set at their factory default position in the  
center. If necessary, you may tweak the brightness  
and sharpness using the controls found in the  
DVD 27’s video adjustments menu.  
Brightness Adjustment” and repeat Step 3 and  
then Contrast Adjustment,” making only minor  
adjustments each time for optimization.  
Color Adjustment  
1. When the brightness and contrast are set optimally,  
turn up the color control to the level of your prefer-  
ence. Adjust to the level where the colors look  
strong but still natural, not overdone. If the color  
level is too high, depending on the TV, some of the  
bars will seem wider or the color intensity will not  
increase while the control is turned up. Then the  
color control must be reduced again. Ultimately, you  
also should test the color intensity with a video –  
e.g., pictures of natural faces, flowers, fruit and veg-  
etables, and other common natural articles for an  
optimal setting of the color intensity.  
Color Bars  
Gray Scale  
100%  
Black/White  
Fields  
Figure 9  
TV Picture Adjustment With Test Screen  
Brightness Adjustment:  
1. Turn down the color control on your TV until the  
color bars are visible in black and white.  
2. Use the large white bar below the gray scale to  
tweak the warmth of the picture. Every viewer has a  
preference as to how the glow of the picture should  
be. Some prefer a little colder picture, some a  
warmer glow. The Tint function on your TV and the  
white bar can be used to control this. Adjust the Tint  
to the level where you feel the white color has the  
tone you prefer.  
2. Adjust the contrast on your TV to the lowest level  
where you still can see all bars within the gray scale  
in the test picture separately and clearly.  
3. Adjust the brightness using the DVD 27 video  
adjustments control so that the bars in the gray  
scale are all visible. The bar furthest to the left has  
to be as black as possible rather than gray, but the  
next gradation must clearly be distinct from it.  
All the bars in the gray scale should be gradually  
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• When loading CD audio discs, load the discs  
with the label side up.  
Loading Discs  
To load discs in the DVD 27, first turn the DVD 27  
• When loading DVD discs with printed labels,  
load them label side up.  
on by pressing in the Power On/Off Switch  
Power On Button . Note that the Power  
Indicator will turn amber when the unit is con-  
nected to an AC power source. It will turn blue when  
1
or  
0
0
• Some DVD discs are double-sided. The title infor-  
mation for these will be printed on the inner ring of  
the disc, very close to the center hole. The title for  
the side you wish to play should be facing up.  
2
the Power On Button  
0
is pressed.  
Next, press the Open/Close Button  
1
A
until the  
disc tray opens.  
After a disc is properly loaded, press the Open/Close  
Button  
1
A
to close the disc drawer. After the  
Hold the disc by the edge, and gently place it into the  
disc drawer, making certain that the disc is properly  
seated in the tray’s insert. If the disc is not correctly  
centered, you may damage both the disc and the  
player when the drawer closes. When loading discs,  
please note the following:  
Figure 10  
drawer closes, you will see a brief indication of  
LOADINGin both the Main Information  
Display  
to the fact that the unit is determining the type of disc  
(DVD, CD, VCD, JPEG, WMA or MP3) and is reading the  
data for track, chapter, title and other information about  
the disc.  
If a disc is already in the drawer when the unit is  
turned on, it will begin playing. If the disc was stopped  
using the Resume function, playback will begin from  
the point where it was stopped. If the disc was  
stopped by pressing the Stop Button  
the disc will begin playing from its beginning.  
B
and in the on-screen display to alert you  
4
N
twice,  
• The DVD 27 will play discs with the following logos  
as well as most DVD-RW or DVD+RW discs and  
most WMA and JPEG discs, including Kodak Picture  
CDs, but not Kodak Photo CDs. DO NOT attempt to  
play another type of disc.  
Playback Features for DVD and CD Discs:  
Once the disc’s data has been read, the type of disc  
will be displayed by the Disc-Type Indicator Aand  
its type will be identified in the upper right corner of  
the screen. If the disc is a DVD, CD or VCD2.0 disc, it  
will automatically begin playing. The disc’s track timing  
information and other relevant data will appear in the  
• To momentarily pause playback and freeze the  
current picture frame on a DVD, press the Pause  
Button  
3J. To resume playback after pressing  
the Pause button, press the Play Button  
2
L.  
• To move forward or backward through the tracks  
Main Information Display  
B.  
on a CD or the chapters on a DVD, press the Skip  
Forward/Reverse Buttons 56 on the front  
panel or the Previous/Next Buttons AO  
on the remote.  
Any time a control button is pressed, an icon will  
appear in the upper right corner of the screen to  
indicate the player’s action. These icons include the  
standard transport modes (play, stop, pause, forward  
and reverse fast and slow search, track skip), the  
open/close disc drawer symbol, the repeat and ran-  
dom modes, and the prohibit icon (Ø) if the command  
action is not available at that time or for that disc. As  
explained in more detail in other sections of this  
manual, pressing the Status Button `displays  
the Status Banner for DVDs, and pressing the Info  
Button idisplays the Player Information menu.  
• To move forward or backward through the DVD  
or CD disc being played at fast speed, press the  
Search Forward/Reverse Buttons BM  
or press and hold the front-panel Skip/Search  
Buttons 56 briefly until fast play begins, and  
then release them. Once one of these buttons is  
pressed, the fast search will continue until the  
• The DVD 27 will only display video in the NTSC for-  
mat. Although the PAL format is generally used in  
Europe and other regions of the world outside North  
America, some music or other DVDs are available in  
PAL format with a Region Code of “0,” which means  
they may be played on any DVD player around the  
world. The DVD 27 will automatically detect if such a  
disc is in the PAL format, and make the necessary  
conversions so that the video may be displayed on  
an NTSC television. Note that PAL discs bearing a  
Region Code other than “0” or “1” may not be  
played on the DVD 27.  
,
Play Button  
Search Forward/Reverse Buttons 56B  
will cycle to the next speed in the following  
2
L
is pressed. Each press of the  
M
• When a DVD is detected, playback will automatically  
begin and the screen will show the program or the  
disc’s menu, depending on how the disc has been  
created.  
order: 2x, 4x, 8x, 20x, 100x.  
NOTE: Fast search is available when MP3 discs are  
playing, but not for WMA files.  
• If a CD is detected, playback will begin automatically.  
• When a DVD is playing, you may move forward or  
backward through the disc in slow motion by first  
pressing the Pause Button 4tand then  
pressing the Search/Slow Forward or Search/  
Slow Reverse Buttons 67lw. Each  
press of the buttons will cycle the player through  
one of the four forward slow-play speeds: 1/2x,  
1/4x, 1/8x or 1/16x or one of the two reverse  
slow-play speeds: 1/2x or 1/4x. Press the Play  
• Playback capability for CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD-R,  
DVD+RW or DVD+R discs will vary according to the  
quality of the disc. On some occasions it is possible  
that these discs may not play on the DVD 27. This  
does not indicate any problem with the DVD 27.  
• If the disc contains MP3, WMA or JPEG files, or  
if it is a VCD without playback control, the Player  
Information display will appear (see Figure 10). To  
play one of these files, you may need to use the  
⁄¤Navigation Buttons nto select a  
folder and press the Enter Button sto open it.  
Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto select  
• The DVD 27 will only play discs that are coded for  
Region 1 or discs that are open to being played  
in all regions (Region Code “0”). Discs that contain  
a Region Code of 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 (as noted by a  
number inside a world map logo on the disc’s  
cover jacket or case) will not play.  
a file for playback, and press the Enter Button  
to begin play.  
I
Button  
2vto resume normal playback.  
Note that there is no audio playback during fast or  
slow-forward or -reverse play of DVD discs. This is  
normal for DVD, as A/V receivers and surround  
processors cannot process the digital audio streams  
• VCD2.0 discs will begin play automatically, similar to  
a conventional audio CD.  
• Both 5-inch (12cm) and 3-inch (8cm) discs  
may be used.  
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during slow modes. Slow-play is not available for  
CD discs.  
• To advance frame by frame while a DVD is playing,  
first press the Pause Button 4t, then press  
the Skip/Step (Previous) 6kor Skip/Step  
(Next) 7ybuttons repeatedly. Press the Pause  
4tor Play Button 3vto resume normal  
play. Frame-by-frame movement in reverse is not  
available.  
• When a camera icon shows on the screen, or the  
Angle Indicator Iappears, this is your indication  
that there is multiple-angle information on the disc  
being played. To change the angle, press the Angle  
Button  
C
repeatedly until the desired angle view  
appears. An on-screen banner message will appear  
to indicate the angle view in use.  
To illuminate the buttons on the remote control so that  
they may be seen in low-light conditions, press the  
Light Button  
E.  
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DVD PLAYBACK  
Important Notes on DVD Playback  
Using a DVD’s Menu  
Playback Resume Feature  
The DVD 27 is capable of all the features and options  
covered by the DVD standards. However, it is up to  
the producer of a DVD disc to decide which of those  
features and functions are available on any given disc.  
For that reason, not all discs will function identically,  
and some discs will not have many of the features of  
the DVD system. For example, most current DVD discs  
do not take advantage of the multiple-angle feature.  
When you press a button and the player displays the  
“Feature Prohibited” icon “ , this is an indication that  
the disc has not been programmed for that feature.  
One of the unique features of the DVD system is  
that it offers a producer the opportunity to include a  
wide range of features on a disc, including multiple-  
language tracks; subtitles in a variety of languages;  
special information such as movie trailers and cast  
information; as well as other customized information.  
In addition, producers may divide a movie or program  
into chapters that allow for quick access to specific  
parts of the program. These chapters may be  
accompanied by thumbnail pictures of a scene from  
the specific chapter to help you select the desired  
spot on the disc.  
The DVD 27 offers a “Resume” feature for DVD play-  
back that is different from the conventional “Stop”  
function you may be used to on CD players. When  
the Stop Button  
4
N
is pressed once, the disc  
will stop and RESUMEwill appear briefly in the  
upper right corner of the video screen and in the Main  
Information Display  
is active, the disc’s position is entered into the unit’s  
memory so that when the Play Button is  
B. While the Resume feature  
2
L
pressed to resume playback, the program will continue  
at the point where it was when the Stop Button  
4
N
was pressed.  
To completely stop playback, press the Stop Button  
twice.  
In addition, it is common for the producers of DVD  
discs to block the use of certain functions during only  
some parts of a disc. For example, many discs prohibit  
the use of fast-play buttons or prohibit access to the  
Chapter Menu display during the playback of copyright  
notices, studio logos, movie credits or trailers. The  
appearance of the “Feature Prohibited” icon “ ,  
or the inability of certain features to operate when  
the disc itself has prohibited them, does not indicate  
a problem with the DVD 27, as these features are  
outside of the unit’s control.  
When a disc is playing, press the Disc Menu Button  
P
to pause the playback and display the disc’s  
4N  
menu. As there are no hard rules about style and  
contents for DVD menus, the way they appear on the  
screen and the information they contain will vary from  
one disc to another. However, the following general  
rules apply to most menus:  
You may resume a DVD, CD, VCD with Playback  
Control, MP3 or JPEG disc after placing the DVD 27  
in Standby mode. Resume will not operate for WMA  
files or VCDs that do not have playback control.  
• You may move through the options on a menu with  
the M NKLNavigation Buttons D, as the  
disc’s programming allows. The option selected  
will typically be highlighted in a certain color or  
inside an outline box.  
Zoom Feature  
The DVD 27’s advanced digital video processing  
circuits include a Zoom feature which allows you to  
enlarge the image for closer examination of a particular  
part of the picture. Four steps of enlargement are  
available.  
• To select a highlighted option, which may either  
play a portion of the disc or move to a submenu,  
press the Enter Button s.  
• On some discs, when you select the DVD menu  
during the playback of a movie, the disc will return  
to the point in the program where the menu was  
selected by offering a “Play Movie” option. Press  
• To use the Zoom feature, press the Zoom Button  
K
while a disc is playing or paused. Each press  
of the button will increase the zoom-in effect. When  
you have zoomed through all four steps, the picture  
will return to normal size.  
the Enter Button sor Play Button  
2L  
to resume play. However, not all discs offer this  
feature, and selecting the menu while playing a  
movie may mean that you will have to go back to  
either the beginning of the program or the start of a  
chapter. This feature is out of the control of the DVD  
27, as it is set by the disc’s internal programming.  
• When the zoom feature is activated, you may use  
the ⁄¤Navigation Buttons nto  
explore the enlarged picture once the information  
box with the zoom ratio and playback time no longer  
appears on the screen.  
• Some discs are created in a way that prevents the  
Zoom feature from operating. In addition, the Zoom  
feature will not operate on disc menus and may not  
operate on subtitles.  
• The zoom function is also available for VCDs and  
JPEG files. However, for VCDs, only three steps of  
enlargement are available.  
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Using the Player Information Menu  
Setupmenu system as described on page 20 to  
change the DVD 27 player settings for video aspect  
ratio or scan type.  
Title  
é: This displays the current title on the  
left, and the total number of titles on the disc on  
the right.  
The DVD 27’s Player Information menu displays disc  
information and enables you to program playback  
modes. Press the Info Button ito display the  
Player Information menu (Figure 11).  
I Disc: This line displays the disc type.  
Chapter  
ƒ: This displays the current chapter on  
the left, and the total number of chapters on the disc  
on the right.  
I Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with an identifica-  
tion label, it will appear here.  
Play Mode Icon  
play mode icon: e.g. Play , Pause , Stop Í.  
Time Display : This section of the display  
shows the time corresponding to the type of display  
indicated in the Time Display Type . The Time  
Search function enables you to start playback at any  
point in the program. Use the Navigation  
Buttons D to highlight this display, and the num-  
bers will change to dashes. You may then use the  
Numeric Keys R to enter the numbers corre-  
sponding to the time on the disc at which you wish  
play to commence. Press the Enter Button s,  
and play will immediately begin at the selected time  
position.  
©: This displays the current  
I Aspect Ratio: This line displays the aspect ratio  
of the video content on the disc, and the format in  
which it is being played back according to the set-  
ting established in the VIDEOSETUPsub-  
menu as shown on page 20. Some discs may  
contain two versions of the same program with a  
widescreen aspect ratio on one side of the disc,  
and a standard aspect ratio on the other.  
˙
I Video Standard: The disc’s format is shown  
here. For Region 1 players, this will normally be  
NTSC, although some DVDs that are open region  
(playable in all regions) may be in the PAL format.  
The DVD 27 will convert the video to the NTSC  
format used by your television.  
Figure 11  
The Player Information menu has two submenus which  
may be accessed by using the ⁄¤ Navigation  
Buttons nto highlight the submenu’s icon, and  
pressing the Enter Button sto select it. These  
submenus are different from the Setup menus in that  
many items are for display only and cannot be  
changed using the menu system.  
Time Bar  
: This display is a graphic represen-  
I Scan Type: This line displays whether the video  
program on the DVD was recorded with a progres-  
sive or interlaced scan rate. It also displays how the  
program is being played back, based on the setting  
established in the VIDEOSETUPsubmenu  
as shown on page 20.  
tation of the time elapsed for the title being played.  
As the disc plays, the number of bars will increase to  
reflect approximately what percentage of the title has  
been played thus far.  
PLAYBACKINFOSubmenu: This submenu  
displays basic disc and playback mode information  
(see Figure 11). You may not make any changes to  
the items shown in this submenu, except for the  
Repeat mode.  
Time Display Type  
type of information in the Time Display  
tion of the display. Use the ⁄¤Navigation  
Buttons D to select this setting, and each subse-  
quent press of the Enter Button I will change  
the time display from Title Elapsed, to Title  
Remaining, to Chapter Elapsed to Chapter  
Remaining, and cycle back to Title Elapsed. The time  
displayed on screen and in the front-panel  
: This section identifies the  
˙
sec-  
I Audio Resolution: This line displays the sample  
rate and bit rate for the current audio format.  
I Disc: This line displays the disc type, such as  
DVD-Video.  
I Audio Format: This line displays the current audio  
track, such as Dolby Digital 5.1 or linear PCM.  
I Disc ID: If the disc is encoded with an identifica-  
tion label, such as a movie title, it will appear here.  
I Video Bit Rate: This line displays the video bit  
rate up to the limit of 10 Mbps. This indication will  
vary as a disc is played in response to changes in  
the amount of compression that was applied to the  
video signal when the disc was created. Thus, as  
shown in Figure 12, when the disc is stopped or  
paused, this line will remain blank.  
I Playlist: For DVDs, this line will reflect that play-  
back will occur in the disc’s order. Programmable  
playlists are not available when a DVD is loaded.  
Information Display @will change accordingly.  
Selecting a Title  
I Repeat: This line displays the current repeat  
mode, or Offif Repeat mode is not active.  
To select a title, first press the Status Button Q so  
that the Status Display appears. The Current Title  
When you have finished viewing the Player menus,  
press the Info Button ito remove the displays  
from the screen and return to normal play.  
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will be highlighted in a blue box. Press the Enter  
Button I and dashes will appear, enabling you to  
use the Numeric Keys R to enter the desired title.  
Press the Enter Button I again to begin playing  
the new title. Note that if a “ø” icon appears when you  
attempt to select a new title, this is an indication that  
the disc does not allow the title to be changed in this  
manner even though a list of title numbers will appear.  
This is a function of the way the disc was created and  
is not a flaw in the DVD 27. For some discs, press the  
Title Button S during playback to change the cur-  
rent title. Some discs will switch to the disc menu, and  
some discs may simply restart play from the beginning  
of the current title. This is a function of how the disc  
was authored, and does not reflect a problem with  
the DVD 27.  
Using the On-Screen Status Display  
When a DVD is playing, you may press the Status  
Button `at any time to view a quick summary of  
the disc’s playback status. The Status Bar not only  
gives you a snapshot of the unit’s current state; it also  
provides an easy way to select a different title, chapter  
or track, or use the time search feature.  
Figure 12  
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PROGRAMsubmenu: The PROGRAMsub-  
menu is not accessible for DVDs.  
DISCINFOSubmenu: This submenu displays  
detailed information about the disc content (see Figure  
12). You will not be able to make any changes to the  
items on this submenu. However, you may use the  
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Selecting a Chapter  
Selecting or Changing the Subtitle  
Repeat Title: For DVD discs only, this mode repeats  
the title currently being played until the disc is man-  
ually stopped; in the front-panel display, Repeat E  
will light and Title M will flash, and the  
Many DVDs contain one or more subtitle languages.  
The default subtitle language is set in the System  
Setupmenu, as described on page 18, but you  
may also turn the subtitles on or off, or change the  
language at any time during a disc’s playback.  
To select a chapter, first press the Status Button Q  
so that the Status Display appears. Next, press the ›  
Navigation Button D so that the Current Chapter  
REPEAT T icon will appear on screen.  
Number  
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is highlighted and dashes appear. Use  
Repeat A-B: Repeats any selected portion of the  
disc until the disc is manually stopped (see below  
for more information).  
the Numeric Keys R to enter the desired chapter  
and press the Enter Button I to begin playing the  
new chapter.  
To change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles  
on or off, press the Subtitle Button T to display  
the Subtitle banner and show the current configuration.  
Each press of either the Subtitle Button T or the  
Enter Button I will change the current subtitle lan-  
guage, or turn subtitling off. When your desired selec-  
tion appears, press the Navigation Buttons  
D until DONEis highlighted and then press the  
Enter Button I to remove the banner display and  
return to normal playback.  
To select any Repeat mode (other than Repeat A-B):  
To select a specific chapter on a DVD at any time dur-  
ing playback, simply press the number corresponding  
to the chapter you wish to view using the Numeric  
Keys R. You may also move one by one through  
the chapters at any time by pressing the Skip  
Reverse (Previous)/Skip Forward (Next) Buttons  
56AO.  
While a disc is playing, press the Repeat Button  
5
on the remote. The Repeat icon will appear on screen,  
indicating the new repeat mode. Each press of the  
Repeat Button 5 will cycle through the available  
repeat modes. To end Repeat play, continue pressing  
the Repeat Button 5 until the Off mode is selected.  
Selecting the Audio Track  
A-B Repeat Play  
The Repeat A-B function allows you to select any por-  
tion of a CD and have it repeat continually until the unit  
is manually stopped.  
NOTE: Due to the variations in how DVD discs are  
authored, subtitle languages displayed by the DVD 27  
may not accurately reflect the actual languages avail-  
able on the disc. It is recommended that subtitles be  
selected using the disc’s menu.  
Many DVDs contain more than one audio track. On  
many discs, you will find multiple languages, while  
others will offer a choice of different audio formats  
or mixes (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS), while some will  
also contain commentary from the director or stars or  
Descriptive Video Service content. The default audio  
language is set in the AUDIOSETUPmenu  
as shown on page 19.  
To initiate a Repeat A-B playback sequence, follow  
these steps while a disc is playing:  
Selecting an Angle  
1. Press the A-B Repeat Button  
6
on the remote  
An increasing number of DVDs contain multiple-angle  
views, which allow the disc’s creators to provide differ-  
ent views of the same scene, or to present additional  
on-screen or interactive information. In many cases the  
disc will alert you to the presence of multiple angles by  
showing a camera icon or other indication, but in any  
case where multiple-angle material is available, the  
Angle Indicator Iwill light in the front-panel  
Information Display @and the Multiple Angle Icon  
will appear on-screen if it has been turned on in the  
System Settings menu.  
when you want to choose the beginning point; the  
Repeat icon appears in the upper right corner of the  
screen, followed by A-to indicate the beginning  
of the passage to be repeated.  
To change the audio track, press the Audio Select  
Button 2 to display the Audio banner and show the  
current audio track configuration. Each press of either  
the Audio Select Button 2 or the Enter Button  
swill change the current audio track. When your  
desired selection appears, press the Navigation  
Buttons D so that DONEis highlighted, and then  
press the Enter Button I to remove the banner  
display and return to normal playback.  
2. Press the A-B Repeat Button  
6
again to  
choose the end point. Repeat A-B has been set,  
and the A-B section will be played continuously.  
3. Press the A-B Repeat Button  
6
on the remote  
again to cancel Repeat A-B mode.  
Video Off Feature  
When multiple angle views are available as shown by  
any of the available icons or indications, press the  
Angle Button C to change the view. An information  
box will appear on your video screen to show you  
which angle view is playing and how many are avail-  
able. Each press of either the Angle Button C or  
the Enter Button I will change the current camera  
angle. When your desired selection appears, press the  
Navigation Buttons D so that DONEis  
highlighted; then press the Enter Button I to remove  
the on-screen display and return to normal playback.  
NOTES ON AUDIO TRACKS:  
During audio-only playback, some listeners may prefer  
to turn off the DVD 27’s video circuitry. Although the  
video section is electrically isolated from the audio  
section, some users may prefer to turn the video dis-  
plays off during audio playback to prevent any possibil-  
ity of interference between audio and video. You may  
also wish to turn the video display off if you find the  
menu system distracting or unnecessary during audio  
playback.  
• Not all discs contain multiple audio track choices.  
Check the information on back of the disc jacket to  
see what audio languages or format options are  
available.  
• Some DVDs do not allow direct selection of the  
audio track during playback. For these discs, you  
must change the audio track using the disc’s menu  
system. Press the Disc Menu Button P to  
display the disc’s menu and then use the ⁄¤  
Navigation Buttons D to make your  
selection following the navigation scheme of the  
individual disc.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is strongly recommended that  
plasma video display owners use the Video Off feature  
to avoid burn-in.  
If you press the Angle Button C during a section  
where multiple view are not available, the Angle banner  
will simply indicate that view 1 of 1 is being displayed.  
To turn the video displays off while a CD is playing,  
simply press the Video Off Button  
• When you change the audio track or language with  
the Audio Select Button 2 on the remote con-  
trol as shown above, you only override the audio  
language setting established in the Audio Setup  
menu for the disc currently being played. The unit  
will revert to its default setting with the next disc.  
Repeat Play  
F. Press the  
The DVD 27 offers several repeat functions that allow  
you to take advantage of the capacity of the unit for  
unattended playback:  
button again to restore the video output. The V-Off  
Indicator Hwill light in red to remind you that the  
video displays have been turned off. Note that the  
video output will automatically be restored each time  
the DVD 27 is turned on.  
Repeat 1 Chapter: Repeats the DVD chapter  
currently being played until the disc is manually  
stopped; in the front-panel display, Repeat E will  
light and Chapter N will flash and the  
REPEAT C icon will appear on screen.  
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Many functions of the DVD 27 operate the same way  
for CD playback as for DVD play; however, there are  
some important differences. When a CD is loaded, the  
DVD 27 will automatically display the Player  
Information menu. Status banners are not available  
during CD play. A greater variety of playback options  
are available during CD play, including Random play  
and programmed playlists. These and other features  
unique to CD play are described in this section.  
Each press will toggle between turning the  
Random play on or off.  
may enter a track number using the Numeric  
Keys R and then press the ¤ Navigation  
Button D to program another track. Use the  
⁄¤‹› Navigation Buttons D to select the  
desired program steps. Note that you may not  
enter a track more than once in the playlist, if it  
appears in an earlier step. However, you may use  
the Repeat function while the playlist is playing.  
After you have finished programming the playlist,  
press the Play Button 3vto begin play. See  
page 33 for more information.  
I Track: This line displays the current track on the  
left, and the total number of tracks on the disc to  
the right.  
I Play Mode Icon: This icon will appear to the right  
of the Track display and will indicate the current  
playback mode.  
I Time: This section consists of three lines:  
Using the Player Information Menu  
Track Elapsed: Displays the elapsed or remain-  
ing time of the current track.  
The DVD 27’s Player Information menu displays disc  
information and enables you to program playback  
modes. Press the Info Button ito display the  
Player Information menu (Figure 14).  
Disc Elapsed: Displays the elapsed or remain-  
ing time of the disc.  
Elapsed Time Bar: Displays in graphical form a  
temperature bar reflecting the percentage of the  
disc that has been played.  
Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons nto highlight  
either Track Elapsed or Disc Elapsed, and each press  
of the Enter Button swill toggle between the  
elapsed and remaining settings. The time displayed to  
the right and in the front-panel Information Display  
@will change accordingly.  
Figure 16  
When you have finished viewing the Player menus,  
press the Info Button ito remove the displays  
from the screen and return to normal play.  
The Time Search function enables you to start play-  
back at any point in the program. Use the ⁄¤  
Navigation Buttons nto highlight the time display.  
Press the Numeric Keys R followed by the Enter  
Button sto select a new point in the track from  
which to commence play.  
Figure 14  
Selecting a Track  
The Player Information Menu has two submenus which  
may be accessed by using the ⁄¤ Navigation  
Buttons nto highlight the submenu’s icon, and  
pressing the Enter Button sto select it. These  
submenus are different from the Setup menus in that  
many items are for display only and cannot be  
changed using the menu system.  
To select a track, make sure the Player Information  
menu is on screen. Press the Info Button ito  
activate it if necessary. Next, press the ⁄¤›  
Navigation Buttons D so that the Track Number  
is highlighted. Use the Numeric Keys R to enter  
the desired track, and press the Enter Button I  
to begin playing the new track.  
PLAYBACKINFOSubmenu: This submenu  
displays basic disc and playback mode information  
(see Figure 14).  
To select a specific track on a CD at any time during  
playback, simply press the number corresponding to  
the track you wish to listen to using the Numeric  
Keys R. You may also move one by one through  
the chapters at any time by pressing the Skip  
Reverse (Previous)/Skip Forward (Next) Buttons  
56AO. When you press the Previous A  
or Skip Reverse 6button once, the player will  
return to the start of the current track. Additional  
presses of either button will step back through the  
available tracks, one at a time.  
I Disc: This line displays the disc type, such as  
CDDA (Compact Disc Digital Audio).  
I Audio: This line displays the type of audio recorded  
on the disc, usually Stereo.  
Figure 15  
I Playlist: For CDs only, you may choose to play  
the tracks in order as they appear on the disc,  
or you may program a playlist containing some  
or all of the tracks in the order in which you wish  
to hear them. This line indicates which of these  
two modes has been selected. In order to  
PROGRAMSubmenu: This submenu lets you  
program a playlist. The PROGRAMsubmenu is  
only accessible for CDs (see Figure 15).  
I Disc: This line displays the disc type.  
NOTE: When a JPEG, MP3 or Windows Media disc is  
playing, a special screen will appear. (See page 30 for  
more information.)  
I Audio: This line displays the type of audio record-  
ed on the disc, usually Stereo.  
change this setting, you will need to access the  
PROGRAMsubmenu as described below.  
I Playlist: With this line highlighted, press the Enter  
Button sto change the order in which the  
tracks are played from the order in which they  
appear on the disc (Discsorder)  
to a playlist order which you may program  
(Programmedorder). A list of pro-  
gram steps and the track programmed for each  
step will appear at the bottom of the screen. You  
Repeat Play  
I Repeat: With this line highlighted, press the  
Enter Button sto activate Repeat mode. Each  
press will change the repeat mode from Repeat 1  
(to repeat one track) to Repeat All (to repeat all  
tracks on the disc) to Repeat Off.  
The DVD 27 offers several repeat functions for CDs  
that allow you to take advantage of the capacity of the  
unit for unattended playback:  
Repeat Program: Repeats the current playlist if  
Programmed Order has been selected at the Playlist  
setting.  
I Random: With this line highlighted, press the  
Enter Button sto activate Random mode.  
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Repeat 1 Track: For CDs, VCDs, MP3s and WMAs,  
repeats the track or file currently being played until  
the disc is manually stopped. The Repeat Eand  
1 Eindicators will light in the front-panel display,  
and the REPEAT 1 icon will appear on screen.  
Information Display @will light any time the  
Random setting is on.  
Video Off Feature  
During CD playback, some listeners may prefer to turn  
off the DVD 27’s video circuitry. Although the video  
section is electrically isolated from the audio section,  
some users may prefer to turn the video displays off  
during audio playback to prevent any possibility of  
interference between audio and video. You may also  
wish to turn the video display off if you find the menu  
system distracting or unnecessary during CD playback.  
Repeat Disc: For CDs, VCDs, MP3s, WMAs, and  
JPEGs, repeats the entire disc until play is manually  
stopped. The Repeat Eand All Eindicators will  
light in the front-panel display, and the REPEAT  
ALL icon will appear in the Status Bar.  
Repeat Folder: For MP3s, WMAs and JPEGs,  
repeats all tracks within the current folder until play  
is manually stopped. The Repeat Eindicator will  
light in the front-panel display, and the REPEAT  
FOLDER icon will appear on screen.  
IMPORTANT NOTE: It is strongly recommended that  
plasma video display owners use the Video Off feature  
to avoid burn-in.  
Repeat A-B: Repeats any selected portion of the  
disc until the disc is manually stopped (see below  
for more information).  
To turn the video displays off while a CD is playing,  
simply press the Video Off Button  
F. Press the  
button again to restore the video output. The V-Off  
Indicator Hwill light to remind you that the video  
displays have been turned off. Note that the video  
output will automatically be restored each time the  
DVD 27 is turned on.  
To select any Repeat mode (other than Repeat A-B):  
While a disc is playing, press the Repeat Button  
5
on the remote. The Repeat icon will appear on screen,  
indicating the new repeat mode. Each press of the  
Repeat Button 5 will cycle through the available  
repeat modes. To end Repeat play, continue pressing  
the Repeat Button 5 until the Off mode is selected.  
A-B Repeat Play  
The Repeat A-B function allows you to select any por-  
tion of a CD and have it repeat continually until the unit  
is manually stopped.  
To initiate a Repeat A-B playback sequence, follow  
these steps while a disc is playing:  
1. Press the A-B Repeat Button  
6
on the remote  
when you want to choose the beginning point; the  
Repeat icon appears in the upper right corner of  
the screen, followed by A-to indicate the begin-  
ning of the passage to be repeated.  
2. Press the A-B Repeat Button  
6
again to  
choose the end point. Repeat A-B has been set,  
and the A-B section will be played continuously.  
3. Press the A-B Repeat Button  
6
on the remote  
again to cancel Repeat A-B mode.  
Random Play  
The Random Play function will play all of the tracks on  
a CD in a random order, as selected by the DVD 27.  
Once the DVD 27 has played all of the tracks on the  
disc once, it will stop.  
You may select the random mode by pressing the  
Random Button 7 on the remote. Each press of  
the Random Button 7 will toggle the setting  
between “Off” and “On,meaning that the remaining  
tracks on the disc will be played in random order.  
The Random Indicator Cin the Front-Panel  
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Discs containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files are navigated  
and controlled differently from standard DVDs and  
CDs. When a disc containing one or more of these  
types of files is loaded in the DVD 27, the Player  
Information menu screen will appear (see Figure 10).  
• Press the Search Forward 6wor Search  
Reverse 5lbuttons, for fast search of a track.  
Press the Play 2v, Pause 3tor Stop  
Button 4xto end fast play.  
The DVD 27 will recognize data from CD-ROM discs  
recorded in the MP3, Windows Media 8 (WMA) or  
JPEG formats, including images stored on Kodak  
Picture CDs. You may also play discs with more than  
one of the three formats.  
• Slow-play is not available during MP3/WMA play-  
back.  
The Specific File Types That May be Played on  
the DVD 27 Are:  
• You may play an MP3 or WMA disc in random  
mode like a normal CD (see page 29). You may  
also access the Random function while an MP3 or  
WMA disc is playing by pressing the Random  
Button 7.  
MP3 Files: MP3 is a popular audio compression  
format that was developed by the Motion Picture  
Experts Group as part of the MPEG-1 video com-  
pression format. Depending on the specific MP3  
encoder used, file size is greatly reduced so that you  
store many more songs on one compact disc than  
in the standard audio CD format. MP3 is also used  
to download audio files to computers for home use.  
Note, however, that in order to play an MP3 file on  
the DVD 27, the disc may not contain any encryp-  
tion or coding that prevents playback. Always be  
certain that you have, or have purchased, the proper  
rights or authorization before creating a CD-ROM  
with MP3 or any other codec format. Due to varia-  
tions in the different encoders and variations of the  
MP3 codec and the different bit rates used to  
record MP3 discs, the DVD 27 may not be able to  
play all discs with MP3 files. We cannot guarantee  
complete compatibility with MP3 discs, even though  
they may play on a computer. This is normal and  
does not indicate a problem with the DVD 27. Note,  
also, that when a multisession disc with both stan-  
dard CD audio and MP3 (or WMA) content is used,  
the DVD 27 will only play the CD audio sections of  
the disc.  
• The Repeat function may be accessed during play-  
back of an MP3 or WMA disc by pressing the  
Repeat Button fon the remote. Repeatedly  
press the Repeat Button fto scroll through the  
options of Repeat 1 (repeat one file), Repeat All  
(repeat all files) or Repeat Folder (repeat all files  
within the current folder). The next press will turn the  
repeat function off. Repeat A-B is not available dur-  
ing MP3/WMA playback.  
Figure 10 (Repeated)  
This screen will display a list of the main folders con-  
tained on the disc The elapsed time will appear in the  
upper right corner of the screen. It isn’t possible to  
change the time display, and the Time Search function  
is not available.  
NOTES ON MP3 AND WMA PLAYBACK  
• During playback, the front-panel display and the  
time indicator on the screen above the list will show  
the elapsed time of the track being played. Other  
time display options are not available with  
MP3/WMA playback.  
MP3 or WMA Disc Playback  
MP3 and WMA discs may contain 200 tracks or even  
more. To get the best overview about all tracks on the  
disc and their names and to select them comfortably,  
use the on-screen display rather than the front-panel  
display. The front-panel display will only show the num-  
ber and the elapsed time of the track being played for  
WMA files.  
• The DVD 27 is only compatible with standard MP3-  
and WMA-encoded discs. Other compressed audio  
formats used for Internet audio downloads will not  
play on the DVD 27.  
The supported bit rate for WMA files is between 64k  
bits and 320k bits. The supported bit rate for MP3  
files is between 32k bits and 320k bits.  
• Due to the differences in various versions of the  
MP3 and WMA formats, and the many differences  
between the CD-R machines used to record discs  
on a computer, it is possible that some discs may  
not play on the DVD 27 even though they will work  
on a computer. This is normal and does not indicate  
a fault with the unit.  
• To select a folder (if any), press the LM Navigation  
Buttons D until the desired folder name is high-  
lighted, then press the Enter Button I.  
WMA Files: WMA (Windows Media Audio) is an  
audio compression format developed by the  
Microsoft® Corporation for use with its Windows  
Media Player. WMA files may be created with  
greater compression than MP3 without sacrificing  
audio quality so that even more songs may be  
recorded on a disc. Note that there have been a  
number of versions of Windows Media, and the  
DVD 27 is compatible only with files that end in the  
“wma” extension and that were recorded using the  
Windows Media Series 8 encoding.  
• To select a track, press the LM Navigation  
Buttons  
lighted. To start play of the track selected on the list,  
press the Enter Button or Play Button  
D
until the desired track name is high-  
• When a multisession disc with both standard CD  
audio and MP3 or WMA content is in use, the  
DVD 27 will play only the CD audio sections of  
the disc. Track numbers will be visible in the display,  
but the files will not be decoded.  
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During MP3/WMA playback, some of the standard  
CD/DVD playback controls operate in their normal  
fashion:  
• If a disc containing MP3, WMA and/or JPEG files is  
created in more than one session, the DVD 27 may  
not recognize files added during the later sessions,  
especially if the disc was finalized after the first  
session.  
JPEG Files: “JPEG” is the acronym used to identify  
image files recorded according to specifications  
established by Joint Photographic Experts Group for  
compressing still images. Identified by the file exten-  
sion “jpg” when they are recorded on most comput-  
ers, JPEG files may be created by a digital still cam-  
era and then edited and “burned” to a disc in your  
personal computer, recorded on a CD-ROM disc  
from film images by a photo processor, or scanned  
from printed photos into your personal computer  
and then burned onto a CD-ROM.  
• You may skip forward to the next track on the disc  
by pressing the Skip/Next Button  
• You may skip back to the previous track on the disc  
by pressing the Skip/Prev Button  
• Press the Pause Button to momentarily  
stop playback. Press the Play Button to  
to  
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• When a disc with multiple folders is playing, only  
tracks from one folder can be displayed and played  
at a time. Select the desired folder and press the  
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resume play. Press the Stop Button  
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Play Button  
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or Enter Button  
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to start  
enter stop mode.  
the first track. To see and play tracks from other  
folders, you must first select the root folder using the  
LM Navigation Buttons  
D, and press the  
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may then navigate an open folder and select the  
desired folder. Press the Enter Button to open  
the folder, and select the desired track. Then press  
the Play Button  
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• Only stereo audio playback is available for MP3 and  
WMA discs.  
• Programmed playlists are not available for MP3/  
WMA discs.  
• Use the ⁄¤Navigation Buttons nto  
select the DISCINFOSubmenu icon on the  
left side of the screen, and press the Enter Button  
I
to view it. If the disc contains ID3 tag informa-  
tion, then the current MP3 track information will  
appear: song title, artist, album, year, genre, and any  
comments. For WMA and JPEG files, only the file  
name will appear.  
JPEG Playback  
The DVD 27 is capable of recognizing JPEG still-  
image files and displaying them. When a disc or folder  
containing JPEG files is loaded, the JPEG Disc-Type  
Indicator Awill light in the Main Information  
Display @. The disc will immediately begin display-  
ing the images on the disc in order.  
When viewing JPEG images, the Angle Button m  
may be used to rotate the image. With the image on-  
screen, press the Angle Button monce to display  
the current orientation of the image, usually +0. Press  
the Angle Button magain within one second  
to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees. The new  
orientation of +90 will be displayed. Each additional  
press of the Angle Button mwill continue to rotate  
the image clockwise by 90 degrees.  
You may use the Zoom Button uto enlarge a  
JPEG image, and the ⁄¤Navigation  
Buttons nto explore the enlarged image.  
You may view thumbnails of the images in the selected  
folder by pressing the Disc Menu Button z. When  
the images appear on screen, you may use the  
⁄¤Navigation Buttons nto move the  
picture frame around until the desired image is select-  
ed. Press the Enter Button sto display a full-size  
view of that image. (See Figure 17.)  
Figure 17  
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VCD PLAYBACK  
Forward and Reverse Search functions are all avail-  
able, depending on how the disc was encoded.  
However, the Status Banner is not available for these  
types of VCDs.  
• Once the menu options appear on the screen, make  
your selection by pressing the Numeric Keys  
that correspond to your desired choice. The desired  
selection will begin playing automatically.  
VCD Playback  
H
VCD, a video playback format that predates DVD, it is  
based on a different compression format than DVD and  
uses a recording method that is similar to CD. Although  
the DVD has, for the most part, replaced VCD as a for-  
mat, the DVD 27 offers VCD playback so that you may  
play your existing library of VCD discs.  
Using the Status Bar for VCD Playback  
When playing VCD discs, it is possible to access the  
disc’s features using the Status Bar. Press the Status  
• Direct number entry without any VCD menu shown  
on-screen has no effect – even when the Status  
Banner is on.  
Button  
Q
to see the Status Bar. Note, however, that  
The Disc Menu Button  
P
used during DVD play-  
There are two versions of the VCD format: an early  
version which is simply called “VCD” and a later  
version with Playback Control which is called “Version  
2.0” or “PBC.” The DVD 27 is compatible with both  
forms of VCD, although playback will vary according  
to which version is used and the specific way in which  
the disc was created.  
when PBC is on, some features may not be available  
with that VCD.  
back is not used for VCD playback.  
Use of functions when PBC is on will vary according to  
the disc type. Note that if the disc was created with  
Playback Control (PBC) it is not possible to change  
track numbers directly.  
The Status Banner will appear the same as for DVDs  
(see Figure 13), except that the current and total num-  
ber of tracks will be shown, rather than titles, and there  
is no chapter display.  
If PBC is off, you may select the track number and  
change it to skip to another track. You may also begin  
play from a specific time marker by selecting the  
numeric time display and entering the desired starting  
point using the Numeric Keys R. You may also  
change the time display from Track Elapsed, to Track  
Remaining, to Disc Elapsed, to Disc Remaining, and  
back to Track Elapsed, just as with DVDs. The elapsed  
time will appear as a graphic temperature bar, with  
additional lines added as more of the track or disc is  
played.  
Even though VCD discs provide video, because the  
format is based on CD technology, the playback  
functions for a VCD disc are similar to CD. To play a  
VCD disc, place it in the DVD 27 as you would do  
with any other CD or DVD disc. The unit takes a few  
seconds to read the disc’s contents; the VCD Disc  
Type Indicator A in the front-panel display will light  
and the disc will begin playing. However, keep in mind  
that the exact level of functionality for any VCD will vary  
widely and it is ultimately determined by the way the  
disc was created, not by the DVD 27, particularly if the  
disc has been created under VCD Version 2.0 with  
Playback Control (see “Playback Control”).  
Zoom Function  
The Zoom function is available for VCDs by pressing  
the Zoom Button u. Repeatedly pressing this but-  
ton will cycle through the possible settings of 1x, 2x  
and 3x zoom.  
When playing VCD discs, most standard DVD/CD play-  
back controls are used, including Play, Stop, Pause,  
Resume, Track Skip Forward and Reverse, Slow  
Forward, Step Forward and Fast Forward. The Reverse  
Search and Step Reverse functions are not available  
with VCDs.  
Playback Control  
VCD discs made under the Revision 2.0 specification  
will usually offer PBC playback control.  
With VCDs, you have access to information on the disc  
playing by pressing the Info Button  
8
on the  
The PBC Indicator F in the front display will turn on  
remote.  
automatically with any VCD when the disc is played.  
The availability of the Repeat and Random functions  
will depend on whether PBC Support has been activat-  
ed using the System Setup Submenu (see page 18).  
With PBC Support on, Repeat and Random will not be  
available. Repeat A-B is always available. Simply press  
the Repeat A-B Button 6 once at the beginning of  
the passage to be repeated, again at the end of the  
passage, and a third time to cancel Repeat A-B mode.  
With PBC, you can select titles and navigate the disc  
as with DVDs. However, the access to some functions  
may be prohibited by PBC playback control; in that  
case, the prohibit icon will appear on screen.  
When the VCD is made without PBC, the disc can be  
controlled the same as an audio CD, but direct track  
access by entering a number is not possible without  
opening the On-Screen Banner Display.  
Discs containing raw MPEG files, without playback  
control, are played in a different manner. When such a  
disc is loaded, the Player Information menu will appear,  
with a list of folders or files, similar to an MP3 disc.  
The disc directory is navigated using the LM  
With PBC, many discs include chapter selection menus  
that are similar to those found on DVDs. However, on  
VCD discs, the disc menu (if any) is accessed and  
controlled differently than on DVDs.  
Play 2L will start with the first track (which may  
be an intro), then leading to the VCD menu (if any)  
automatically.  
Navigation Buttons  
D. Press the Enter Button  
sto open or close a folder. Select the desired  
track, and press the Play Button vor the Enter  
Button sto begin play. You will find that the Stop,  
Pause, Track Skip Forward and Reverse, Slow Forward  
and Reverse, Step Forward and Reverse, and Fast  
Next (Skip Forward) 6O will skip to the VCD  
menu from the intro (Track 1) directly.  
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PROGRAMMED PLAY  
Programmed play allows you to select tracks on a CD  
for playback in a specific order, skipping tracks you  
don’t wish to hear and reordering other tracks to suit  
your tastes.  
the disc. However, the Program Indicator Bwill light  
to remind you that the disc’s tracks are playing in pro-  
grammed order.  
To cancel programmed play, stop play and per-  
form one of these steps:  
To program a disc for playback, follow these  
simple steps:  
1. Open the Disc Drawer 9.  
1. Load the desired disc, but stop play if it begins  
automatically. Playlists may only be programmed in  
Stop mode.  
2. Press the Playlist Button 4. The Playlist Banner  
will appear on screen. Each press of the Playlist  
Button 4 will toggle the mode between pro-  
grammed order and disc order.  
2. Press the Info Button 8 to display the Player  
menu. Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons D to  
highlight the icon for the PROGRAMsubmenu,  
and press the Enter Button I to display it.  
3. Press the Info Button 8 and navigate to the  
PROGRAMsubmenu, as described above in  
Step 2 of the instructions for programming a  
playlist. With the Playlist setting highlighted, press  
the Enter Button I until the setting reads  
3. Use the ⁄¤ Navigation Buttons D to  
highlight the Playlist setting. Press the Enter  
Button I so that the setting changes to  
ProgrammedOrderand a grid  
of program steps appears on the bottom of the  
screen (See Figure 16).  
DISCSORDER.  
Figure 16 (Repeated)  
4. At this time the playlist will simply contain the tracks  
in the disc’s order. Thus, step P01 will display track  
1 from the disc, step P02 will display track 2 from  
the disc, and so forth. The track assigned to step  
P01 will be highlighted. Use the Numeric Keys  
R to enter the number of the track on the  
disc which you wish to hear first in your playlist.  
When you have finished entering it, press the ¤  
Navigation Button D to move to step P02.  
5. Continue entering the disc track numbers into  
the desired program step positions. Note that you  
need not do so in step order; you may use the  
¤⁄‹› Navigation Buttons D to navigate to  
any step in the list.  
6. Although you may enter fewer programmed steps in  
your list than the number of tracks on the disc, you  
may not repeat tracks within the list. However, while  
the playlist is playing, all of the normal Repeat func-  
tions will be available.  
7. When you have finished entering all of the tracks  
in your playlist, press the Play Button 2L to  
begin playback of your programmed list.  
During programmed play the track number shown in  
the front-panel display will reflect its normal order on  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
Unit does not turn on  
• No AC power  
• Check AC power plug and make certain any switched  
outlet is turned on.  
Disc does not play  
• Disc loaded improperly  
• Incorrect disc type  
• Load disc label-side up; align the disc with the guides and place  
it in its proper position.  
• Check to see that disc is CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG,  
DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW (standard conforming) or  
DVD-Video; other types will not play.  
• Invalid Region Code  
• Use Region 1 or Open Region (0) disc only.  
• Rating is above parental preset  
• Enter password to override or change rating settings (see page 18).  
No picture  
No sound  
• Intermittent connections  
• Wrong input  
• Progressive Scan output selected  
• Check all video connections.  
• Check input selection of TV or receiver.  
• Use Progressive Scan mode only with compatible TV. If needed, press the  
Progressive Scan/Interlaced Button H to toggle to the correct mode.  
• Video Off feature active  
• Press Video Off Button  
F
to reactivate video circuitry (see page 27).  
• Intermittent connections  
• Check all audio connections.  
• Check digital audio settings.  
• There is no audio playback on DVD discs during fast or slow modes.  
• Use analog audio outputs.  
• Incorrect digital audio selection  
• DVD disc is in fast or slow mode  
• Surround receiver not compatible  
with 96kHz PCM audio  
Picture is distorted or jumps during  
fast forward or reverse play  
• MPEG-2 decoding  
• It is a normal artifact of DVD playback for pictures to jump or show  
some distortion during rapid play.  
Some remote buttons do not operate  
during DVD play; prohibited symbol  
appears (see below)  
• Function not permitted at this time  
• With most discs, some functions are not permitted at certain  
times (e.g., Track Skip) or at all (e.g., direct audio track selection).  
The OSD menu is in a foreign language  
• Incorrect OSD language  
• Change the display language selection (see page 20).  
The  
symbol appears  
• Requested function not available at  
this time  
• Certain functions may be disabled by the DVD itself during  
passages of a disc.  
Picture is displayed in the  
wrong aspect ratio  
• Incorrect match of aspect ratio settings  
to disc  
• Change aspect ratio settings (see page 20).  
Remote control inoperative  
Disc will not copy to VCR  
Password not accepted.  
• Weak batteries  
• Sensor is blocked  
• Change both batteries.  
• Clear path to sensor or use optional outboard remote sensor.  
• Copy protection  
• Many DVDs are encoded with copy protection to prevent  
copying to VCR.  
• Incorrect password being used or  
password has been forgotten.  
• Stop play of disc. Press and hold the Clear Button 3 until the display  
blinks. This resets the password and all settings to their defaults.  
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DVD 27 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Applicable Disc:  
Disc formats: 5-inch (12cm) or 3-inch (8cm) DVD-Video, Standard conforming DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,  
VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW or MP3 discs  
Region code: DVD Video disc with Code 1 or 0 only  
DVD-Layers: Single Side/Single Layer, Single Side/Dual Layer, Dual Side/Dual Layer  
Audio formats: Linear PCM, MPEG, Windows Media 8, Dolby Digital or DTS Audio Discs  
Still image format: JPEG  
Video Signal System:  
Composite Video Output:  
S-Video Output:  
NTSC  
1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity  
Y/Luminance: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity  
C/Chrominance: 0.286V p-p  
Component Video Output:  
Y: 1V p-p/75 ohms, sync negative polarity  
Pr: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms  
Pb: 0.7V p-p/75 ohms  
Analog Audio Output:  
Frequency Response:  
2V rms (1kHz, 0dB)  
DVD (Linear PCM): 2Hz – 22kHz +0/–0.5dB (48kHz sampling)  
2Hz – 44kHz +0/–1.5dB (96kHz sampling)  
CD: 2Hz – 20kHz +0/–0.5dB  
Signal/Noise Ratio (SNR):  
Dynamic Range:  
105dB (A-weighted)  
DVD: 100dB (18-bit)/105dB (20-bit)  
CD/DVD: 96dB (16-bit)  
THD/1kHz:  
DVD/CD: 0.0025%  
Wow & Flutter:  
AC Power:  
Below Measurable Limits  
110–240VAC/50–60Hz  
1 Watt (On/Standby)/11 Watts (Max)  
Power Consumption:  
Dimensions (H x W x D):  
17-3/10" x 1-15/16" x 12" (440mm x 49mm x 330mm)  
2" x 17-3/10" x 11-1/4" (50mm x 440mm x 285mm)  
Weight:  
6 lb (2.7kg)  
Shipping Dimensions (H x W x D): 5" x 14-3/8" x 20" (127mm x 365mmx 508mm)  
Shipping Weight: 8.8 lb (4kg)  
Depth measurement includes knobs and connectors.  
Height measurement includes feet and chassis.  
All specifications subject to change without notice.  
Harman Kardon, Harman International and Power for the Digital Revolution are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
DTS and DTS-ES are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
Kodak and Photo CD are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.  
Microsoft and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by  
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home  
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
SACD is a trademark of Sony.  
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